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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 Phaedras think is most important to consider when writing a speech?
(a) The truth.
(b) The subject matter.
(c) The time restraints.
(d) The audience.

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

3. What will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?
(a) Someone who they have a bond with.
(b) Someone who is beautiful.
(c) Someone who calms them.
(d) Someone who resembles themself.

4. What kind of inspiration does Dionysus provide?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Prophetic.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Love.

5. What does Phaedras say a man must know about before delivering a good speech?
(a) All of these.
(b) Certain things.
(c) Uncertain things.
(d) The truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say the image of eternal beauty does to the black horse?

2. What is Lysias's occupation?

3. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?

4. What does Socrates say guides desire?

5. What two things does Socrates say pleasures can be?

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