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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When can brave men face death according to Socrates?
(a) When they leave Athens.
(b) When they take on philosophy.
(c) When they are wonded in battle.
(d) When they fear greater evil.

2. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?
(a) Cleansing.
(b) Love.
(c) Renunciation.
(d) Death.

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

4. What does Socrates say a bravery should not be a response to?
(a) Love.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Renunciation.
(d) Fear.

5. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?
(a) Unavoidable.
(b) Evil.
(c) Good.
(d) Necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say about philosophers at the start of 62d -66a?

2. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?

3. What does the soul reason best without according to Socrates?

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

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

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