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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 did Tisias say probability could encourage?
(a) Persuasions.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Assumptions.
(d) Belief.

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

3. What knowledge does Socrates say helped him become a good speech writer?
(a) The truth of all things.
(b) The nature of the mind.
(c) The worth of language.
(d) The response of audiences.

4. What must a man have a knowledge of in order to give any speech according to Socrates?
(a) Culture.
(b) Religion.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Education.

5. What does Socrates thinks madness frees men from?
(a) Their onward course.
(b) Their preconceived notions.
(c) Their usual way of life.
(d) Their unhappiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?

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

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

4. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?

5. What is another name for the Delphic women?

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