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

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

3. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?
(a) The sounds.
(b) The fragrance.
(c) The peace.
(d) The beauty.

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Athletics.
(b) A speech.
(c) A popular book.
(d) Politics.

5. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?
(a) Things that remind them of their lover.
(b) Things that agree with them.
(c) Things that help their relationship.
(d) Things that please their lover.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Socrates say guides desire?

4. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

5. What is Lysias's occupation?

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