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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 the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?
(a) They die.
(b) Their fate depends on the gods.
(c) They go to the afterworld.
(d) They are reincarnated.

2. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?
(a) Without any fear of tomorrow.
(b) With great respect for it.
(c) As dangerously as he could.
(d) With the blessing of the gods.

3. Who owns men according to 62c?
(a) The country.
(b) Women.
(c) The gods.
(d) The court system.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?

2. What does Socrates say cannot be attained as long as the body and the soul are fused?

3. What does Socrates believe something in existence will lead us away from in 66b-72e?

4. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates say most people are ready to do when their loved ones die?

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