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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 Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is common.
(b) It is natural.
(c) It is god-like.
(d) It is pleasant.

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

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

4. How would gods make love divine?
(a) All of these.
(b) By showing the right process.
(c) By participating in it themselves.
(d) By blessing relationships.

5. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Amor.
(b) Passion.
(c) Luxury.
(d) Eros.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?

2. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?

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

4. What does Socrates say love is deprived of at the end of his speech?

5. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?

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