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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 inspiration provided by the gods is the best according to Socrates?
(a) Musical.
(b) Love.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Prophecy.

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

3. What did Thamus say learning letters could foster?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Learning.
(c) Memory.
(d) All of these.

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

5. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?
(a) The subject.
(b) The language.
(c) The points.
(d) The rise and fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kinds of inspiration do the gods provide?

2. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

3. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?

4. What becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?

5. What does Phaedras say competition allows people to become?

(see the answer key)

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