View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (248-256).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Desire.
(b) Love.
(c) Emotion.
(d) Needs.

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

3. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) They are prideful.
(c) They are noble.
(d) They are unpredictable.

4. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?
(a) Convince Lysias.
(b) Write his own speech.
(c) End his relationship.
(d) Spread the word.

5. How does Socrates feel about Eros?
(a) He fears him.
(b) He respects him.
(c) He loves him.
(d) He hates him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

2. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?

3. Who took a nymph from the stream of Illissus?

4. What does Socrates say will help a soul forget bad things?

5. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 175 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample