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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused the dwindling of influence?

2. Socrates infers that he believes in which of the following?

3. To which is death compared?

4. At some point the issues of the body become _________________.

5. The body is typically considered to be ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What could cause the corrupted soul? How might a corrupted soul return to the known world?

2. What is Socrates' explanation of why suicide is evil?

3. Embracing the theory of opposites, how might an incorruptible soul return to the known world?

4. What extensive discussion takes place between Socrates and Cebes?

5. What unusual physical issue did Socrates experience shortly before death? What conversation did it prompt?

6. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue? When does it take place?

7. To what does Socrates compare life and death? How does the philosopher explain?

8. What is Socrates' argument to Crito's suggestion? What is the explanation of the argument?

9. At this point, Socrates develops and expounds on a new theory. What is the theory and how is it explained?

10. Who was present shortly before and/or after Socrates' death? Who was notably absent? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 1000 word essay on the subject or reincarnation. Include its most popular definition and which culture most subscribes to the idea. How does reincarnation fit into the traditional modern church? Is it possible to prove or disprove that some one or thing has been reincarnated? Which culture originated the concept? How does it occur? How might one be able to tell if some one or thing has been reincarnated?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personalities, education and philosophies of Socrates and Plato.

Essay Topic 3

Socrates broaches the question regarding being dear and being loved. Explain Socrates' reason for the question. Who participates in the conversation? What is the distinction between the two terms? How is it explained by Socrates? Is the use of the Socratic method effective in this conversation or does it merely cause more confusion for those in attendance as well as the reader? What was the final conclusion? Do you agree or disagree?

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