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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 Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?
(a) A woman and a man.
(b) Two lovers.
(c) Two non lovers.
(d) A lover and a non lover.

2. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds dislike?
(a) Things that surprise them.
(b) Things that are superior to them.
(c) Thins that help their relationship.
(d) Things that don't involve them.

3. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their lovers.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Their privacy.
(d) Their image.

4. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?
(a) Some shade and a chair.
(b) A rock and some water.
(c) Birds and sun.
(d) A tree and a breeze.

5. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) None of these.
(b) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(c) Revealing information about himself.
(d) Competing with Lysias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?

2. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

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

4. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

5. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?

(see the answer key)

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