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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 pure beauty will always involve?
(a) Purity.
(b) Experience.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Adoration.

2. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Desire.
(c) Love.
(d) Needs.

3. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?
(a) Being praised.
(b) Having someone to depend on.
(c) Having someone to praise.
(d) Being depended on.

4. What does Phaedras say persuasion often does NOT require?
(a) Familiarity.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Skill.
(d) Logic.

5. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?
(a) When sleeping.
(b) When waking.
(c) During the day.
(d) At night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

3. What does Socrates say all desires lead to if allowed?

4. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?

5. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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