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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates argue that we must have learned what we know recollect imply?
(a) No need to learn anything now.
(b) Teaching philosophy is not pointless.
(c) Recollecting past memories can be done with hypnotism.
(d) Souls preexist our bodies.

2. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) In a temple.
(b) In jail.
(c) At home.
(d) In Sparta.

3. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?
(a) Echecrates.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Simmias.
(d) Phaedo.

4. What conclusion does Socrates deduce from his arguments in the first part of 66b-72e?
(a) That he is right to die without resentment.
(b) That his wisdom is superior to that of Cebes.
(c) That death is incompatible with wisdom.
(d) That fear leads to death.

5. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Sad.
(b) Resigned.
(c) Happy.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can be compared by using reference to knowledge of the perfect form?

3. According to Socrates, what must genuine lovers of learning become?

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

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

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