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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is god-like.
(b) It is common.
(c) It is pleasant.
(d) It is natural.

2. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Wings.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Stature.

3. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their lovers.
(b) Their privacy.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their image.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?

2. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?

3. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?

4. What does Socrates say souls will retain in different lives?

5. Which of the following does Socrates say mania can deliver?

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