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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. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?
(a) When waking.
(b) During the day.
(c) When sleeping.
(d) At night.

2. What did Tisias create rules of procedure for?
(a) Trials.
(b) Writing.
(c) Publishing.
(d) Orating.

3. What did Theuth try to encourage among his people?
(a) Bigomy.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Reading.
(d) Writing.

4. Why does Socrates say the written word is weaker than the spoken word?
(a) It can be re-read all over.
(b) It allows too many interpretations.
(c) Its inability to clarify issues.
(d) Its lack of tone.

5. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?
(a) Diana.
(b) Eros.
(c) Himera.
(d) Stesichorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?

2. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?

3. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?

4. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?

5. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?

(see the answer key)

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