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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 knowledge does Socrates say helped him become a good speech writer?
(a) The response of audiences.
(b) The nature of the mind.
(c) The worth of language.
(d) The truth of all things.

2. What remains when desire becomes pain?
(a) Past happiness.
(b) The pleasure of pain.
(c) The memory of beauty.
(d) Future desires.

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

4. What does Socrates say souls will retain in different lives?
(a) Their feelings of pain.
(b) Their association with the gods.
(c) Their bonds with lovers.
(d) Their memories of happiness.

5. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) All of these.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?

2. What does Socrates say the soul readily identifies?

3. What did Thrasymachus write about in his speeches?

4. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?

5. What does Socrates say are equally important for preparing to deliver a good speech?

(see the answer key)

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