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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the Delphic motto?
(a) Do no harm.
(b) Know theyself.
(c) Trust all.
(d) Be learned and humble.
2. What disability did Stesichorus have?
(a) He was deaf.
(b) He had one leg.
(c) He was schizophrenic.
(d) He was blind.
3. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?
(a) The advancement of all partners.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Love and kindness.
(d) Happiness.
4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Change Socrates's mind.
(b) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(c) Present the right ideas.
(d) Give a good speech.
5. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?
(a) Charmingly.
(b) Hesitatingly.
(c) Passionately.
(d) Believably.
6. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?
(a) For the advance of mankind.
(b) To feed one's own ego.
(c) To the search for truth.
(d) For the sake of applause.
7. What does Socrates say lies in desire?
(a) Production.
(b) Passion.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Love.
8. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?
(a) Hesitant.
(b) Vain.
(c) Unknowing.
(d) Preaching.
9. What does Socrates say he is addicted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Studying.
(b) Hearing new ideas.
(c) Travelling.
(d) Engaging discussions.
10. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Passion.
(c) Amor.
(d) Eros.
11. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Reading.
(b) Resting.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Waiting.
12. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He is in full agreement.
(b) He thinks it is rediculous.
(c) He is skeptical.
(d) He is amused.
13. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?
(a) War.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Wrong actions.
(d) Chaos.
14. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The honesty.
(b) The language.
(c) The controversial nature.
(d) The logic.
15. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?
(a) They are hard to realize.
(b) They are full of symbols.
(c) They are just as needed as others.
(d) They can't be trusted.
Short Answer Questions
1. What must be linked in order for someone to predict the future?
2. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
3. What subject does Socrates say is the most pertinent?
4. Which of the following does Socrates say mania can deliver?
5. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?
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