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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 his obligation as an orator is?
(a) To keep his mind balanced.
(b) To keep the gods' happy.
(c) To give correct speeches.
(d) To give entertaining speeches.

2. What word does Phaedras use to describe the affect of writing?
(a) Prideful.
(b) Cruel.
(c) All of these.
(d) Beneficial.

3. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
(a) To feed one's own ego.
(b) To the search for truth.
(c) For the sake of applause.
(d) For the advance of mankind.

4. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The logic.
(b) The language.
(c) The honesty.
(d) The controversial nature.

5. What does Socrates say writing must be in order to be honorable?
(a) Presented in an appropriate manner.
(b) Endowed with good qulaities.
(c) Prepared and researched.
(d) Well cited.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?

2. What does Socrates say make the bodies of gods perfect?

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

4. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?

5. What is the Recantation?

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