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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 107c - 115e.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Phaedo and Echecrates want from Socrates in 88c-95a?
(a) That he changes topic.
(b) That he tries a new poison.
(c) More arguments that the soul survives the body.
(d) That he does not kill himself.

3. How big does Socrates think earth is?
(a) About a thousand miles.
(b) The size of the universe.
(c) Small.
(d) Quite large.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, what equal never is?

2. What does Socrates say would be harmed if he thinks about empirical causes further?

3. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?

4. How do things appear when perceived by the senses according to Socrates?

5. Why did Socrates decide to pursue the arts according to his conversation with Cebes?

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