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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 does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They sequester themselves.
(b) They present a harmed image.
(c) They act that way.
(d) They present a bad image.

2. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?
(a) Know the subject.
(b) Ponder the subject.
(c) All of these.
(d) Write about the subject.

3. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?
(a) The beauty.
(b) The fragrance.
(c) The peace.
(d) The sounds.

4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Give a good speech.
(b) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(c) Present the right ideas.
(d) Change Socrates's mind.

5. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds dislike?
(a) Things that are superior to them.
(b) Things that don't involve them.
(c) Thins that help their relationship.
(d) Things that surprise them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?

2. What does Socrates say the soul retains in its next life?

3. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

4. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?

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

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