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

2. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?
(a) Stesichorus.
(b) Diana.
(c) Eros.
(d) Himera.

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

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

5. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Love.
(c) Utility.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?

2. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?

3. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?

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

5. What is Acumenus's occupation?

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