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

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

3. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing older partners.
(b) Choosing attractive partners.
(c) Choosing healthy partners.
(d) Choosing rich partners.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's discussion about relationships?

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

3. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?

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

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

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