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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 Phaedras think about repetition in speech?
(a) It is common.
(b) All of these
(c) It is beneficial.
(d) It is necessary.

2. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?
(a) By watching their parents.
(b) By following their associated gods.
(c) By using their impulses.
(d) By following their instincts.

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

4. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?
(a) They end the passion.
(b) They become enslaved.
(c) They seek friendship.
(d) None of these.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

2. What does Socrates say is the most important tool in the outline of a speech?

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

4. What does Socrates thinks madness frees men from?

5. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?

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