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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 another name for the Delphic women?
(a) Dobono's women.
(b) Daphne's women.
(c) David's women.
(d) Dodona's women.

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

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

4. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing rich partners.
(b) Choosing attractive partners.
(c) Choosing older partners.
(d) Choosing healthy partners.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?

2. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?

3. What does Lysias say lovers regret?

4. What is the Recantation?

5. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?

(see the answer key)

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