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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 does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
(a) For the advance of mankind.
(b) For the sake of applause.
(c) To the search for truth.
(d) To feed one's own ego.

2. What does Socrates say writing must be in order to be honorable?
(a) Presented in an appropriate manner.
(b) Prepared and researched.
(c) Endowed with good qulaities.
(d) Well cited.

3. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?
(a) The particles of wisdom.
(b) The particles of love.
(c) The particles of passion.
(d) The particles of desire.

4. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?
(a) Love.
(b) Madness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Desire.

5. What is needed for writing to be full of purpose?
(a) Guidance.
(b) Background.
(c) Support.
(d) Application.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?

2. Which of the following in NOT something invented by Theuth?

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

4. What does Socrates thinks madness frees men from?

5. What is the most important element of speech for rhetoricians?

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