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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (257-264).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about pleasures does Socrates say men need to recognize?
(a) The affect of them on other people.
(b) The manner in which they come about.
(c) The good and bad causes.
(d) The advantages and disadvantages.

2. What do souls in a perfect state not know?
(a) Evil.
(b) Reality.
(c) Anger.
(d) Danger.

3. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?
(a) Never to give another speech.
(b) To end their friendship.
(c) To take credit for his speech.
(d) Never to walk with him again.

4. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Studying.
(b) Travelling.
(c) Hearing new ideas.
(d) Engaging discussions.

5. What god has the most royal features about them?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hera.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Eros.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say good writing will be able to do?

2. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

3. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?

4. What does Socrates say the soul retains in its next life?

5. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

(see the answer key)

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