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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 those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?
(a) Love.
(b) All of these.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Respect.

2. What does Socrates say calms a soul overcome by desire?
(a) Contact with a loved one.
(b) Sexual relations.
(c) Encouraging words.
(d) Sleep.

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

4. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?
(a) Actions.
(b) Inclinations.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Histories.

5. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?

2. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

3. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?

5. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?

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