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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (235-241).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?
(a) The points.
(b) The language.
(c) The subject.
(d) The rise and fall.

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 Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) All of these.
(d) Guidance.

4. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?
(a) The elderly.
(b) The uneducated.
(c) Poverty.
(d) All of these.

5. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?
(a) Phaedras's threat.
(b) Competition with Lysias.
(c) The need to teach.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?

2. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?

3. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?

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

5. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

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