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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) Diversity.
(b) Real life examples.
(c) Some more analogies.
(d) Advantages of a non loving relationship.

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

3. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?
(a) Things that please their lover.
(b) Things that remind them of their lover.
(c) Things that agree with them.
(d) Things that help their relationship.

4. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are less patient.
(b) They are better prepared.
(c) They are more conducive to learning.
(d) All of these.

5. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?
(a) Convince Lysias.
(b) End his relationship.
(c) Write his own speech.
(d) Spread the word.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Socrates say mania can deliver?

2. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?

3. What is the Delphic motto?

4. What is the Recantation?

5. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?

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