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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 Phaedras say writers consider themselves above?
(a) Women.
(b) Educators.
(c) Other writers.
(d) Non-writers.

2. Who is Eros's mother?
(a) Diana.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Venus.
(d) Megura.

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

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

5. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?
(a) Death.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Overindulgence.
(d) Misery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?

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

3. What does Socrates say guides desire?

4. What does Phaedras think is most important to consider when writing a speech?

5. What disability did Stesichorus have?

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