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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 think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are better prepared.
(b) All of these.
(c) They are less patient.
(d) They are more conducive to learning.

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

3. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?
(a) The sounds.
(b) The peace.
(c) The beauty.
(d) The fragrance.

4. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?
(a) To give a speech of his own.
(b) To be kind ot Lysias.
(c) To keep quiet about the speech he read.
(d) To come to dinner.

5. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?
(a) Love.
(b) Madness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say men usually engage in?

2. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?

4. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

5. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?

(see the answer key)

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