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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?

2. What does Socrates say lies in desire?

3. What disability did Stesichorus have?

4. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?

5. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Socrates say a man must love to come close to the gods, and why?

2. What does Socrates say souls are striving for, and why?

3. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing at the beginning of the book, and why?

4. Who is Boreas?

5. What does Lysias say is the main disadvantage of a relationship between lovers?

6. What happens when muses involve themselves in madness, according to Socrates?

7. What does Socrates say causes most disappointments in loving relationships?

8. What does Socrates say happens to unpleasant lovers after their relationship is ended?

9. What idea does Socrates have about city people as opposed to country people?

10. What is Socrates's opinion of Lysias's speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Plato presents his morals and ideas in the form of a conversational setting. Why does he choose to do this, and how does this affect his message?

Essay Topic 3

What is the analogy of the chariot, and how does this idea shape the life and personality of Socrates?

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