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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :Socrates lived inAthens ………………………. honourable undjust. [From passage I]1. Describe the physical appearance of Socrates.2. Why was Socrates always shabbily dressed ?3. What were the most important lessons at school ? What other subjects did Socrates learn at school?4. Why was Socrates called a thoughtful child ?5. What kind of attitude did Socrates develop as he grew older?Or What happened when Socrates grew older?6. How did Socrates watch his companions ?

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1. Socrates was ugly, undersized and had a flat nose and bulging eyes.

2. Socrates was always shabbily dressed because his father was a poor stone-cutter.

3. The most important lessons at school were music and gymnastics. Socrates learned science, mathematics and little about stars at school.

4. Socrates was called a thoughtful child because he watched his companions all the time.

5. As Socrates grew older he began to think very little of bodily comfort and pleasure. He gave his mind to all that was noble, honourable and just.

6. Socrates watched his companions all the time and allowed very few things to escape his notice.



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