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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?
(a) He sees the truth.
(b) He can't use his body after.
(c) He is deceived.
(d) He can't conclude anything.

2. What does Socrates argue cannot come from the present life in 73a-81a?
(a) Our loved ones.
(b) Our knowledge of equals.
(c) Inequality.
(d) Our memories.

3. What can be achieved in death that could not be achieved in life according to Socrates?
(a) Love.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Peace.

4. 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.

5. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?
(a) Reasoning.
(b) Luck.
(c) The upper section of the brain.
(d) A small part of the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?

2. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?

3. What does Socrates argue dead things come from?

4. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do things exist and what does this explain about the two parts of the body?

2. What does Socrates claim are not the great goods of life?

3. What does Cebes ask about committing suicide and what does Socrates admit?

4. What does Socrates say opposites contain?

5. What does Socrates argue about two sticks or two stones?

6. What does Simmias admit about the Just, Beautiful and the Good at the end of 62d-66a?

7. What must man do in order to attain pure knowledge?

8. What does Socrates believe about freedom and what does this mean for the philosopher

9. What belief of Simmias' does Socrates question?

10. What should those who love learning do and why?

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