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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. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?
(a) He is nonplussed.
(b) He is happy with them.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is enchanted.

2. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?
(a) Moroccon Place.
(b) Monchuca Villa.
(c) Morianican Delta.
(d) Moruchia House.

3. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?
(a) They are just as needed as others.
(b) They are hard to realize.
(c) They are full of symbols.
(d) They can't be trusted.

4. What is Acumenus's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Writer.

5. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?
(a) Dreams.
(b) School.
(c) Experience.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?

2. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

3. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

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

5. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?

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