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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 81b - 88b.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claimed to have been with Socrates when he died at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Giton.
(b) Cebes.
(c) Plato.
(d) Phaedo.

2. Why was Socrates held prior to dying, according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) A senate meeting.
(b) A voting day.
(c) A religious ceremony.
(d) A battle with Sparta.

3. What can be compared by using reference to knowledge of the perfect form?
(a) Unequal things.
(b) Gods.
(c) Men.
(d) Partly equal things.

4. How do things appear when perceived by the senses according to Socrates?
(a) Equal.
(b) Imperfectly equal.
(c) Unequal.
(d) Partly equal.

5. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?
(a) His brain.
(b) His senses.
(c) The body.
(d) Other philosophers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?

2. What did "the Eleven" tell Socrates according to the account?

3. What does Socrates think of desires?

4. What is weaker than the lyre according to Socrates?

5. What group does Socrates say those who practice moderation would join?

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