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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. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He is in full agreement.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He thinks it is rediculous.
(d) He is skeptical.

2. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?
(a) Being praised.
(b) Having someone to praise.
(c) Having someone to depend on.
(d) Being depended on.

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

4. What does Socrates say guides our actions?
(a) Motive.
(b) Impulse.
(c) Love.
(d) Desire.

5. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Resting.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Reading.
(d) Waiting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?

2. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

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

4. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?

5. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

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