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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 becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?
(a) Conclusions.
(b) Interpretations.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Logic.

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

3. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?
(a) Two non lovers.
(b) A woman and a man.
(c) A lover and a non lover.
(d) Two lovers.

4. What does Socrates say men usually engage in?
(a) Educational activites.
(b) Dangerous activities.
(c) Sensual activites.
(d) Nutritional activities.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Socrates say souls will retain in different lives?

3. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

4. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

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

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