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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (235-241).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Studying.
(b) Hearing new ideas.
(c) Travelling.
(d) Engaging discussions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?

3. What does Socrates say guides our actions?

4. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

5. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?

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