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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 is the first elemental part of a good rhetoric speech?
(a) The location.
(b) The thesis.
(c) The opening.
(d) The theme.

2. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?
(a) They seek friendship.
(b) They end the passion.
(c) None of these.
(d) They become enslaved.

3. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
(a) They are prideful.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) They are unpredictable.
(d) They are noble.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

2. What does Socrates say writing must be in order to be honorable?

3. What knowledge does Socrates say helped him become a good speech writer?

4. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

5. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?

(see the answer key)

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