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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 66b - 72e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

2. What pleasures are not the great goods of life according to Socrates?
(a) Food, drink and sex.
(b) Being generous, loved and respected.
(c) Food, drink and political power.
(d) Power, sex and influence.

3. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?
(a) Painting.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sculpting.

4. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?
(a) Women.
(b) The body.
(c) Cebes.
(d) Bad teachers.

5. What does the soul reason best without according to Socrates?
(a) The brain.
(b) Luck.
(c) Senses.
(d) Help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?

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

3. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?

4. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?

5. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?

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