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

2. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Themselves.
(b) Their image.
(c) Their privacy.
(d) Their lovers.

3. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Give a good speech.
(b) Change Socrates's mind.
(c) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(d) Present the right ideas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What subject does Socrates say is the most pertinent?

4. Who took a nymph from the stream of Illissus?

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

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