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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 say Phaedras delivered the speech?
(a) Charmingly.
(b) Hesitatingly.
(c) Passionately.
(d) Believably.

2. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?
(a) All of these.
(b) The uneducated.
(c) Poverty.
(d) The elderly.

3. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?
(a) Chaos.
(b) War.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Wrong actions.

4. What is Acumenus's occupation?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Teacher.

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 define in his speech to Phaedras?

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

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

4. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

5. What disability did Stesichorus have?

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