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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 Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?
(a) To come to dinner.
(b) To keep quiet about the speech he read.
(c) To give a speech of his own.
(d) To be kind ot Lysias.

2. What is the Recantation?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A song.
(c) A poem.
(d) A book.

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

4. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The logic.
(b) The controversial nature.
(c) The language.
(d) The honesty.

5. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?
(a) They are hard to realize.
(b) They can't be trusted.
(c) They are full of symbols.
(d) They are just as needed as others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say the gods use to inspire humans?

2. What must be linked in order for someone to predict the future?

3. What does Phaedras say writing encourages among writers?

4. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?

5. What is the most important element of speech for rhetoricians?

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