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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 88c - 95a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom do the souls that wander the earth belong according to Socrates?
(a) To inferior men.
(b) To women.
(c) To politicians.
(d) To good men.

2. What is the destination of the soul determined by according to Socrates?
(a) The earthly behavior.
(b) How much was donated to the poor.
(c) The gods.
(d) The astrological sign.

3. Who does the philosopher want to be with according to Socrates?
(a) His family.
(b) His students.
(c) His friends.
(d) Himself.

4. Who is Socrates trying to convince with his arguments about the immortality of the soul?
(a) Cebes.
(b) Phaedo.
(c) Himself.
(d) Simmias.

5. What could a glutton return as according to Socrates?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A horse.
(c) A fish.
(d) A donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?

2. Why is the soul in a poor state after it leaves the body according to Socrates?

3. What will philosophy free according to Socrates?

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

5. Why are the souls wandering the earth according to Socrates?

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