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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 kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?
(a) All of these.
(b) Past knowledge.
(c) Wit.
(d) Logic.

2. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are better prepared.
(b) They are more conducive to learning.
(c) They are less patient.
(d) All of these.

3. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?
(a) Ponder the subject.
(b) All of these.
(c) Write about the subject.
(d) Know the subject.

4. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?
(a) Preaching.
(b) Vain.
(c) Unknowing.
(d) Hesitant.

5. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?
(a) A small boy.
(b) A cousin.
(c) A married woman.
(d) A small girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

2. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?

3. What becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?

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

5. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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