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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 is Lysias's occupation?
(a) Athlete.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Rhetorician.
(d) Writer.

2. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Affection.
(d) Grief.

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

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

5. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?
(a) A common road.
(b) A lake.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?

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

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

5. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?

(see the answer key)

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