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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 does Socrates say calms a soul overcome by desire?
(a) Contact with a loved one.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Encouraging words.
(d) Sexual relations.

2. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?
(a) Preaching.
(b) Unknowing.
(c) Vain.
(d) Hesitant.

3. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?
(a) Envy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Lust.
(d) Love.

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

5. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?
(a) Things that please their lover.
(b) Things that agree with them.
(c) Things that remind them of their lover.
(d) Things that help their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?

2. What kind of inspiration provided by the gods is the best according to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates say the soul readily identifies?

4. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?

5. What does Socrates say souls will retain in different lives?

(see the answer key)

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