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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 (273-279).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?
(a) Eros.
(b) Diana.
(c) Himera.
(d) Stesichorus.

2. What kind of feelings does Socrates say true beauty can inspire?
(a) Pleasure and pain.
(b) Desire and impulse.
(c) Rest and relaxation.
(d) Joy and relief.

3. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their assumptions.
(b) Their kindness.
(c) All of these.
(d) Their selfishness.

4. What kind of relationship does Phaedras think is superior?
(a) Non-loving relationships.
(b) Moderated relationships.
(c) Loving relationships.
(d) Homosexual relationships.

5. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) Revealing information about himself.
(b) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(c) None of these.
(d) Competing with Lysias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tisias say two opposing people should be given the chance to do?

2. Who wrote about duplicate expression?

3. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?

4. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?

5. What word does Phaedras use to describe the affect of writing?

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