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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (257-264).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Desire.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Needs.
(d) Love.

2. What about pleasures does Socrates say men need to recognize?
(a) The affect of them on other people.
(b) The good and bad causes.
(c) The manner in which they come about.
(d) The advantages and disadvantages.

3. What does Phaedras say persuasion often does NOT require?
(a) Logic.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Familiarity.
(d) Skill.

4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Change Socrates's mind.
(b) Give a good speech.
(c) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(d) Present the right ideas.

5. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?
(a) Inclinations.
(b) Histories.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

2. What does Socrates say those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?

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

4. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?

5. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?

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