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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 will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?
(a) Someone who is beautiful.
(b) Someone who calms them.
(c) Someone who they have a bond with.
(d) Someone who resembles themself.

2. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?
(a) The proper relationship.
(b) The influence of love.
(c) The need for poems.
(d) The role of language.

3. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?
(a) Convince Lysias.
(b) Write his own speech.
(c) Spread the word.
(d) End his relationship.

4. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?
(a) A small girl.
(b) A married woman.
(c) A small boy.
(d) A cousin.

5. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?
(a) Never to walk with him again.
(b) To end their friendship.
(c) To take credit for his speech.
(d) Never to give another speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?

2. Which god gets violent when in love?

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

4. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?

5. What does Phaedras say writers consider themselves above?

(see the answer key)

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