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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. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?
(a) At night.
(b) During the day.
(c) When waking.
(d) When sleeping.

2. What does Socrates say lies in desire?
(a) Production.
(b) Passion.
(c) Love.
(d) Beauty.

3. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Embarrassed.

4. What kind of inspiration does Aphrodite provide?
(a) Prophetic.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Love.
(d) Poetic.

5. What is involved in the combination method of analysis?
(a) A comparison.
(b) All of these.
(c) A pro and con aspect.
(d) A division of parts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?

2. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

3. What knowledge does Socrates say helped him become a good speech writer?

4. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?

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

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