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

2. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Amor.
(c) Eros.
(d) Passion.

3. Which god gets violent when in love?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Ares.
(c) Venus.
(d) Poseidon.

4. What does Socrates say good writing will be able to do?
(a) Teach the reader.
(b) Engage the reader.
(c) Lead the reader.
(d) Confuse the reader.

5. What about pleasures does Socrates say men need to recognize?
(a) The good and bad causes.
(b) The affect of them on other people.
(c) The manner in which they come about.
(d) The advantages and disadvantages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say lies in desire?

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

3. What does Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?

4. What does Phaedras say a man must know about before delivering a good speech?

5. What becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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