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

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

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

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

5. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's discussion about relationships?
(a) Amazed.
(b) Upset.
(c) Intrigued.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

2. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?

3. What is the Delphic motto?

4. What is Lysias's occupation?

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

(see the answer key)

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