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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 Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The logic.
(b) The honesty.
(c) The controversial nature.
(d) The language.

2. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
(a) For the advance of mankind.
(b) To feed one's own ego.
(c) To the search for truth.
(d) For the sake of applause.

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

4. What becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?
(a) Interpretations.
(b) Conclusions.
(c) Logic.
(d) Emotions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of art was well liked in Socrates's time?

2. What kind of inspiration does Aphrodite provide?

3. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?

4. What does Phaedras say writing encourages among writers?

5. What is the first elemental part of a good rhetoric speech?

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