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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 does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their privacy.
(b) Their lovers.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their image.

2. What does Socrates always hope the hearers of his speeches will form?
(a) Arguments.
(b) None of these.
(c) Ideals.
(d) Opinions.

3. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?
(a) Fulfilling personal gratification.
(b) Feeding sexual desires.
(c) Pleasing the one they love.
(d) Pleasing themselves.

4. What does Socrates say the gods use to inspire humans?
(a) Music.
(b) Thoughts.
(c) Madness.
(d) Beauty.

5. What does Socrates say is a common attribute among slaves?
(a) Idleness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Despair.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Socrates thinks madness frees men from?

3. What will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?

4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?

5. What is another word for the conclusion of a speech?

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