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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. Which of the following does Socrates say mania can deliver?
(a) Calm.
(b) Truth.
(c) Safety.
(d) Fear.

2. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?
(a) All of these.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Poverty.
(d) The uneducated.

3. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?
(a) Wrong actions.
(b) Confusion.
(c) War.
(d) Chaos.

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

5. What does Socrates say all desires lead to if allowed?
(a) Delivery.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Demands.
(d) Danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?

2. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds dislike?

3. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?

4. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?

5. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?

(see the answer key)

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