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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?
(a) To speak the truth.
(b) To practice for death and dying.
(c) To avoid dying.
(d) To avoid confrontation with the law.

2. What does Socrates say often yields faulty conclusions?
(a) Men.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Young students.
(d) The senses.

3. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?
(a) The senate.
(b) Athens' military.
(c) His gods.
(d) Women.

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

5. What did Socrates decide he should write before his death?
(a) A novel.
(b) Poetry.
(c) A letter to his students.
(d) A plea for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?

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

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

4. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?

5. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?

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