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

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

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

4. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?
(a) It is common.
(b) It is beneficial.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) All of these

5. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?
(a) They are hard to realize.
(b) They can't be trusted.
(c) They are just as needed as others.
(d) They are full of symbols.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?

3. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?

4. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?

5. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

(see the answer key)

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