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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (235-241).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?
(a) Histories.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Actions.
(d) Inclinations.

2. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?
(a) Happiness.
(b) The advancement of all partners.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Love and kindness.

3. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing rich partners.
(b) Choosing attractive partners.
(c) Choosing healthy partners.
(d) Choosing older partners.

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A river.
(c) A lake.
(d) A common road.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

2. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's discussion about relationships?

3. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

4. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?

5. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?

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