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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 remains when desire becomes pain?
(a) Future desires.
(b) Past happiness.
(c) The memory of beauty.
(d) The pleasure of pain.

2. What does Socrates say all desires lead to if allowed?
(a) Delivery.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Demands.
(d) Danger.

3. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?
(a) Death.
(b) Overindulgence.
(c) Misery.
(d) Poverty.

4. What kind of relationship does Phaedras think is superior?
(a) Non-loving relationships.
(b) Moderated relationships.
(c) Loving relationships.
(d) Homosexual relationships.

5. What does Socrates say the gods use to inspire humans?
(a) Music.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Madness.
(d) Thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say make the bodies of gods perfect?

2. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?

3. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?

4. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

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

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