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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 (242-248).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?
(a) To give a speech of his own.
(b) To keep quiet about the speech he read.
(c) To be kind ot Lysias.
(d) To come to dinner.

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

3. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?
(a) To take credit for his speech.
(b) Never to give another speech.
(c) Never to walk with him again.
(d) To end their friendship.

4. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He is in full agreement.
(b) He thinks it is rediculous.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is skeptical.

5. What does Socrates say his obligation as an orator is?
(a) To give correct speeches.
(b) To give entertaining speeches.
(c) To keep the gods' happy.
(d) To keep his mind balanced.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

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

3. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?

4. What does Socrates say mania is a part of in his second speech?

5. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?

(see the answer key)

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