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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (265-272).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?
(a) Prophetic.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Love.

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

3. 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 please their lover.
(d) Things that help their relationship.

4. What does Phaedras say writing does differently than other professions?
(a) Inspire.
(b) Upset.
(c) Educate.
(d) Create.

5. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?
(a) The subject.
(b) The feeling.
(c) The language.
(d) The form.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?

2. What does Socrates say can lose an entire audience of a good speech?

3. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?

4. What does Socrates say the best speeches evoke?

5. What kind of inspiration provided by the gods is the best according to Socrates?

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