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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 guides our actions?
(a) Love.
(b) Motive.
(c) Desire.
(d) Impulse.

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

3. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?
(a) Being depended on.
(b) Being praised.
(c) Having someone to depend on.
(d) Having someone to praise.

4. What is another word for the conclusion of a speech?
(a) Recapitulation.
(b) Theme.
(c) Summary.
(d) Moral.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?

2. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

3. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?

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

5. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?

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