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

2. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is pleasant.
(b) It is god-like.
(c) It is natural.
(d) It is common.

3. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?
(a) Weakness.
(b) Agreement.
(c) Pride.
(d) Needs.

4. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?
(a) All of these.
(b) Phaedras's threat.
(c) The need to teach.
(d) Competition with Lysias.

5. What does Phaedras say is a common attribute among writers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Collaboration.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?

2. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?

3. What does Socrates say writing must be in order to be honorable?

4. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?

5. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

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