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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. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?
(a) For the sake of applause.
(b) In the search for truth.
(c) To feed his own ego.
(d) For the advance of mankind.

2. What does Socrates say the soul readily identifies?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Danger.
(d) Happiness.

3. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
(a) They are noble.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) They are prideful.
(d) They are unpredictable.

4. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Passion.
(b) Amor.
(c) Eros.
(d) Luxury.

5. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?
(a) All of these
(b) It is beneficial.
(c) It is common.
(d) It is necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say guides our actions?

2. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?

3. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?

4. What is Lysias's occupation?

5. What must a man have a knowledge of in order to give any speech according to Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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