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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 choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing rich partners.
(b) Choosing healthy partners.
(c) Choosing older partners.
(d) Choosing attractive partners.

2. What kind of inspiration does Aphrodite provide?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Prophetic.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Love.

3. What must a man have a knowledge of in order to give any speech according to Socrates?
(a) Culture.
(b) Education.
(c) Religion.
(d) Philosophy.

4. What subject does Socrates say is the most pertinent?
(a) Study of oneself.
(b) Study of history.
(c) Study of language.
(d) Study in agriculture.

5. What is a choice Socrates says men make every day?
(a) To learn or fester.
(b) To fear or overcome.
(c) To act or be acted upon.
(d) To live or die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?

2. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?

3. What is the Recantation?

4. What is the most important element of speech for rhetoricians?

5. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

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