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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 becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?
(a) Logic.
(b) Conclusions.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Interpretations.

2. Who made good predictions when insane?
(a) Boreas.
(b) Merlin.
(c) Sibyl.
(d) Achimedes.

3. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
(a) For the sake of applause.
(b) For the advance of mankind.
(c) To feed one's own ego.
(d) To the search for truth.

4. What subject does Socrates say is the most pertinent?
(a) Study of history.
(b) Study in agriculture.
(c) Study of language.
(d) Study of oneself.

5. What remains when desire becomes pain?
(a) The memory of beauty.
(b) Past happiness.
(c) Future desires.
(d) The pleasure of pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?

2. What does Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?

3. What does Lysias say lovers regret?

4. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?

5. What does Socrates say calms a soul overcome by desire?

(see the answer key)

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