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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 95b - 107b.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say would be harmed if he thinks about empirical causes further?
(a) His harmony.
(b) His sense.
(c) His body.
(d) His soul.

2. What group does Socrates say those who practice moderation would join?
(a) Ants.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Horses.
(d) Gods.

3. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?
(a) Cleansing.
(b) Love.
(c) Renunciation.
(d) Death.

4. What question does Cebes ask Socrates concerning the soul's long existence?
(a) Why think it controls the body?
(b) Why think it is immortal?
(c) Why think it can die?
(d) Why think it can live without the body?

5. According to Socrates, what must genuine lovers of learning become?
(a) Lovers of the body.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Moderate and brave.
(d) Brave in face of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?

2. What did the people present with Socrates think of his argument according to Phaedo?

3. What means does Socrates say allows beautiful things to be called beautiful?

4. Who is impressed by Socrates' arguments at the start of 95b-107b?

5. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?

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