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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 (242-248).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) Competing with Lysias.
(b) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(c) None of these.
(d) Revealing information about himself.

3. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their privacy.
(b) Their image.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their lovers.

4. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?
(a) Spread the word.
(b) End his relationship.
(c) Write his own speech.
(d) Convince Lysias.

5. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?
(a) Experience.
(b) Dreams.
(c) School.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?

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

3. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?

4. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

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

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