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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 is Acumenus's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Teacher.

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

3. How does Socrates feel about Eros?
(a) He loves him.
(b) He respects him.
(c) He fears him.
(d) He hates him.

4. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?
(a) Weakness.
(b) Agreement.
(c) Needs.
(d) Pride.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?

2. How would gods make love divine?

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

4. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?

5. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?

(see the answer key)

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