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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. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's discussion about relationships?
(a) Amazed.
(b) Upset.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Intrigued.

2. What is Lysias's occupation?
(a) Athlete.
(b) Rhetorician.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Writer.

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

4. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?
(a) Death.
(b) Misery.
(c) Overindulgence.
(d) Poverty.

5. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?
(a) All of these.
(b) Phaedras's threat.
(c) Competition with Lysias.
(d) The need to teach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?

2. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

3. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?

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

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

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