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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes contradictory if one is not well versed in a subject of a speech according to Socrates?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Interpretations.
(c) Logic.
(d) Conclusions.

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

3. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?
(a) Differing ideas.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Past differences.
(d) Age.

4. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?
(a) Past knowledge.
(b) Wit.
(c) Logic.
(d) All of these.

5. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The language.
(b) The honesty.
(c) The controversial nature.
(d) The logic.

6. What is Lysias's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Rhetorician.
(c) Writer.
(d) Athlete.

7. What disability did Stesichorus have?
(a) He was deaf.
(b) He was schizophrenic.
(c) He was blind.
(d) He had one leg.

8. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?
(a) Misery.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Overindulgence.
(d) Death.

9. What does Socrates say guides desire?
(a) Happiness and torture.
(b) Stability and progress.
(c) Nature and heredity.
(d) Reason and emotion.

10. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?
(a) Moruchia House.
(b) Morianican Delta.
(c) Monchuca Villa.
(d) Moroccon Place.

11. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is natural.
(b) It is pleasant.
(c) It is god-like.
(d) It is common.

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

13. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) All of these.
(b) They are less patient.
(c) They are better prepared.
(d) They are more conducive to learning.

14. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?
(a) Agreement.
(b) Pride.
(c) Needs.
(d) Weakness.

15. What does Socrates say lies in desire?
(a) Production.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Love.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?

2. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?

4. Who took a nymph from the stream of Illissus?

5. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

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