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

2. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The honesty.
(b) The controversial nature.
(c) The logic.
(d) The language.

3. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) A popular book.
(b) A speech.
(c) Athletics.
(d) Politics.

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

5. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are better prepared.
(b) They are more conducive to learning.
(c) They are less patient.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

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

3. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

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