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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 define in his speech to Phaedras?
(a) The need for poems.
(b) The role of language.
(c) The proper relationship.
(d) The influence of love.

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

3. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?
(a) They are full of symbols.
(b) They are hard to realize.
(c) They can't be trusted.
(d) They are just as needed as others.

4. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Affection.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Grief.
(d) Selfishness.

5. What does Socrates say lies in desire?
(a) Passion.
(b) Production.
(c) Love.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?

2. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

3. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?

4. Who took a nymph from the stream of Illissus?

5. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?

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