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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. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?
(a) It would be too long.
(b) It would offend people.
(c) It would be redundant.
(d) It would be hard for him.

2. What does Phaedras say writing encourages among writers?
(a) Happiness.
(b) High regard.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Education.

3. What does Socrates say is the most important tool in the outline of a speech?
(a) Organization.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Logic.
(d) Experience.

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

5. What do the Muses use to inspire humans?
(a) Music.
(b) Poetry.
(c) All of these.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

2. What does Socrates say are equally important for preparing to deliver a good speech?

3. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?

4. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?

5. What kind of inspiration does Dionysus provide?

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