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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 (227-234).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?
(a) The fragrance.
(b) The sounds.
(c) The peace.
(d) The beauty.

2. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Engaging discussions.
(b) Studying.
(c) Travelling.
(d) Hearing new ideas.

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

4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(b) Present the right ideas.
(c) Change Socrates's mind.
(d) Give a good speech.

5. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their lovers.
(b) Their privacy.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their image.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?

2. What is the Delphic motto?

3. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?

4. What does Lysias say lovers regret?

5. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

(see the answer key)

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