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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. Why does Socrates not want to take Phaedras's advice about his speech?
(a) It would offend people.
(b) It would be too long.
(c) It would be hard for him.
(d) It would be redundant.

2. What does Socrates say mania is a part of in his second speech?
(a) Redeeming the dead.
(b) Annointing the past.
(c) Striving for perfection.
(d) Creating a future.

3. What does Socrates always hope the hearers of his speeches will form?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Ideals.
(c) None of these.
(d) Opinions.

4. Who does Socrates pray to at the end of the book?
(a) Ares.
(b) Pan.
(c) Eros.
(d) Zeus.

5. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Grief.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Affection.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?

2. What does Socrates say the soul retains in its next life?

3. What does Socrates say pure beauty will always involve?

4. Who made good predictions when insane?

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

(see the answer key)

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