Plato's Phaedo Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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Plato's Phaedo Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 62d - 66a.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why should Socrates resent dying according to Cebes?
(a) God protects his possessions.
(b) Dying does not bring fame.
(c) His wife and child need him.
(d) He still has too much to do.

3. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?
(a) The upper section of the brain.
(b) A small part of the body.
(c) Reasoning.
(d) Luck.

4. What type of men resent dying according to Cebes?
(a) Pious.
(b) Fearless.
(c) Wise.
(d) Powerful.

5. What did the one recounting the event of Socrates' death feel for him?
(a) No pity.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Envy.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates tell Cebes to relate his final writing to?

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

3. Who are "the Eleven" according to Phaedo?

4. Who does the account tell was present during Socrates' trial beside his friends?

5. Who does the account of Socrates' death say were present beside Socrates' friends?

(see the answer key)

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