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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. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They act that way.
(b) They present a bad image.
(c) They present a harmed image.
(d) They sequester themselves.

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

3. What does Socrates thinks madness frees men from?
(a) Their onward course.
(b) Their unhappiness.
(c) Their usual way of life.
(d) Their preconceived notions.

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

5. What does Socrates say the gods use to inspire humans?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Music.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

2. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?

3. What does Socrates say guides our actions?

4. How many kinds of inspiration do the gods provide?

5. What does Socrates say guides desire?

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