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

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

3. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) Competing with Lysias.
(b) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(c) None of these.
(d) Revealing information about himself.

4. What does Socrates say guides our actions?
(a) Love.
(b) Desire.
(c) Impulse.
(d) Motive.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

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

4. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

5. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

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