Phaedrus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Phaedrus Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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

2. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?

3. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?

5. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Socrates compare the form of the soul to at the beginning of his second speech?

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

5. What is Eros, and what are its effects?

6. What does Lysais say are the main benefits in the kind of relationship Lysias has with Phaedras?

7. How does Socrates say love affects the physical well being of those in a relationship, and why?

8. Why does Socrates say some men are seen as mad when they are not?

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

10. What does Socrates say happens when two lovers live together for an extended period?

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

Why does Socrates feel the need to give two different speeches, and what does this reveal about his personality?

Essay Topic 3

According to Socrates, what are some of the main attributes needed for a good quality speech, and how did these shape his career as a philosopher?

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