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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 beauty.
(b) The fragrance.
(c) The peace.
(d) The sounds.

2. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?
(a) Fulfilling personal gratification.
(b) Pleasing themselves.
(c) Feeding sexual desires.
(d) Pleasing the one they love.

3. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their assumptions.
(b) All of these.
(c) Their selfishness.
(d) Their kindness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?

2. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

3. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?

4. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's discussion about relationships?

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

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