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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 Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He is in full agreement.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He thinks it is rediculous.
(d) He is skeptical.

2. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their assumptions.
(b) All of these.
(c) Their selfishness.
(d) Their kindness.

3. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Resting.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Reading.
(d) Waiting.

4. 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.

5. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?
(a) Happiness.
(b) The advancement of all partners.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Love and kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lysias's occupation?

2. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?

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

4. What is Acumenus's occupation?

5. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?

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