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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. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?
(a) Hesitant.
(b) Vain.
(c) Unknowing.
(d) Preaching.

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

3. What is Acumenus's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Philosopher.

4. What is Phaedras full of after hearing Socrates's second speech?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Anger.
(d) Imagination.

5. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?
(a) The advancement of all partners.
(b) Love and kindness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Opportunity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say will help a soul forget bad things?

2. What does Socrates say can lose an entire audience of a good speech?

3. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?

4. What did Thrasymachus write about in his speeches?

5. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?

(see the answer key)

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