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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 (227-234).

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

3. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He is enchanted.
(c) He is nonplussed.
(d) He is happy with them.

4. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) All of these.
(b) Their selfishness.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) Their assumptions.

5. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are better prepared.
(b) They are less patient.
(c) All of these.
(d) They are more conducive to learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?

2. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?

3. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?

4. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?

5. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?

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