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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (265-272).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?
(a) Poetic.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Love.
(d) Prophetic.

4. What kind of feelings does Socrates say true beauty can inspire?
(a) Joy and relief.
(b) Rest and relaxation.
(c) Pleasure and pain.
(d) Desire and impulse.

5. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?
(a) Himera.
(b) Eros.
(c) Diana.
(d) Stesichorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

2. What does Phaedras say writing does differently than other professions?

3. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?

4. What does Socrates say it is better to engage in than sleep?

5. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?

(see the answer key)

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