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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (248-256).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?
(a) A lover and a non lover.
(b) Two non lovers.
(c) Two lovers.
(d) A woman and a man.

2. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?
(a) He was caught in a horrible storm.
(b) He was punished for a crime.
(c) He ignored the truth in his poems.
(d) He offended the gods.

3. What does Socrates say men usually engage in?
(a) Sensual activites.
(b) Nutritional activities.
(c) Dangerous activities.
(d) Educational activites.

4. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?
(a) The subject.
(b) The feeling.
(c) The form.
(d) The language.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?

2. What does Socrates say all desires lead to if allowed?

3. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

4. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?

5. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?

(see the answer key)

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