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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) Unknowing.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Vain.
(d) Preaching.

2. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their lovers.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Their privacy.
(d) Their image.

3. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?
(a) Having someone to depend on.
(b) Being praised.
(c) Having someone to praise.
(d) Being depended on.

4. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?
(a) Angry.
(b) Excited.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Annoyed.

5. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their selfishness.
(b) Their assumptions.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?

3. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?

4. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?

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

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