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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. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A small girl.
(c) A small boy.
(d) A married woman.

2. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The honesty.
(b) The language.
(c) The logic.
(d) The controversial nature.

3. What does Socrates say guides desire?
(a) Reason and emotion.
(b) Happiness and torture.
(c) Nature and heredity.
(d) Stability and progress.

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

5. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) All of these.
(d) Guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

2. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?

3. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

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

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

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