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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 73a - 81a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates, what equal never is?
(a) Small.
(b) Unequal.
(c) Trees.
(d) Seen by threes.

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

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

4. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?
(a) Love.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Hatred.

5. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?
(a) His political power.
(b) His riches.
(c) The state of his soul.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the ones that fear death love more than wisdom according to Socrates?

2. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?

3. What did Socrates drink, according to Echecrates?

4. How does the man recounting Socrates' death qualify it?

5. What argument does Cebes agree with at the start of 73a-81a?

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