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

2. What does Tisias say the goal of speeches should be?
(a) To further education.
(b) To please people.
(c) The enjoy their success.
(d) To achieve noble ends.

3. What kind of bug does Socrates say used to be human?
(a) Mosquitos.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Beetles.
(d) Cicadas.

4. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?
(a) The role of language.
(b) The need for poems.
(c) The proper relationship.
(d) The influence of love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?

2. What will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?

3. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?

4. What do souls in a perfect state not know?

5. What is the Delphic motto?

(see the answer key)

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