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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (265-272).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?
(a) Wit.
(b) Logic.
(c) Past knowledge.
(d) All of these.

2. What kind of inspiration provided by the gods is the best according to Socrates?
(a) Prophecy.
(b) Love.
(c) Musical.
(d) Poetic.

3. What does Phaedras say competition allows people to become?
(a) Friends.
(b) Learned.
(c) Immortal.
(d) Humble.

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

5. What do souls in a perfect state not know?
(a) Reality.
(b) Danger.
(c) Evil.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?

2. What do rhetoricians use to change the appearance of matters?

3. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?

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

5. How many kinds of inspiration do the gods provide?

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