Phaedrus Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1 (227-234) to Chapter 6 (265-272)

Quiz: Chapter 1 (227-234) to Chapter 6 (265-272)

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
a) For the advance of mankind.
b) To feed one's own ego.
c) For the sake of applause.
d) To the search for truth.

2. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?
a) Wrong actions.
b) Chaos.
c) Confusion.
d) War.

3. Which speech does Phaedras think is the superior one?
a) Phaedras's speech.
b) Socrates's second speech.
c) Lysias's speech.
d) Socrates's first speech.

4. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds dislike?
a) Things that don't involve them.
b) Things that surprise them.
c) Thins that help their relationship.
d) Things that are superior...
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