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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 say makes something debatable?
(a) It is not fully revealed.
(b) It is always changing.
(c) It can be seen in two different ways.
(d) It can cause contention.

2. What were the bugs who used to be human doing when they died?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Praying.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

3. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Needs.
(b) Desire.
(c) Love.
(d) Emotion.

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

5. What does Socrates say those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Respect.
(c) Love.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What remains when desire becomes pain?

2. What is involved in the synthesis method of analysis?

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

4. What kind of inspiration does Aphrodite provide?

5. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?

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