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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 Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?
(a) Real life examples.
(b) Diversity.
(c) Some more analogies.
(d) Advantages of a non loving relationship.

2. What is Lysias's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Athlete.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Rhetorician.

3. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?
(a) A tree and a breeze.
(b) Some shade and a chair.
(c) A rock and some water.
(d) Birds and sun.

4. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?
(a) All of these.
(b) Phaedras's threat.
(c) The need to teach.
(d) Competition with Lysias.

5. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Affection.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Grief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?

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

3. How did Socrates describe the Delphic women's accomplishments?

4. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?

(see the answer key)

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