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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 does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are less patient.
(b) They are better prepared.
(c) They are more conducive to learning.
(d) All of these.

2. What does Socrates say the soul retains in its next life?
(a) Its memory.
(b) Its vision.
(c) Its appearance.
(d) All of these.

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

4. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They act that way.
(b) They sequester themselves.
(c) They present a harmed image.
(d) They present a bad image.

5. What does Socrates say those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?
(a) All of these.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Respect.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?

2. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

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

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

5. What do rhetoricians use to change the appearance of matters?

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