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

2. Who is Eros's mother?
(a) Diana.
(b) Venus.
(c) Megura.
(d) Aphrodite.

3. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Amor.
(b) Luxury.
(c) Passion.
(d) Eros.

4. What does Socrates say it is better to engage in than sleep?
(a) Reading.
(b) Pondering.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Discussion.

5. What is Lysias's occupation?
(a) Athlete.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Rhetorician.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of function does Socrates consider the analytical methods to have?

2. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

4. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?

5. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

(see the answer key)

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