Phaedrus Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Phaedrus Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?
(a) Charmingly.
(b) Passionately.
(c) Believably.
(d) Hesitatingly.

2. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?
(a) The need for poems.
(b) The influence of love.
(c) The role of language.
(d) The proper relationship.

3. Who is Eros's mother?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Megura.
(c) Diana.
(d) Venus.

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) A speech.
(b) Athletics.
(c) A popular book.
(d) Politics.

5. Where does Socrates say men get most of their education from?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Experience.
(c) School.
(d) Reading.

6. How did Socrates describe the Delphic women's accomplishments?
(a) Noble.
(b) Desirous.
(c) Amazing.
(d) Productive.

7. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing attractive partners.
(b) Choosing rich partners.
(c) Choosing older partners.
(d) Choosing healthy partners.

8. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?
(a) A woman and a man.
(b) Two non lovers.
(c) Two lovers.
(d) A lover and a non lover.

9. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?
(a) The form.
(b) The subject.
(c) The feeling.
(d) The language.

10. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?
(a) A small girl.
(b) A cousin.
(c) A married woman.
(d) A small boy.

11. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?
(a) A lake.
(b) A common road.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A river.

12. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?
(a) A rock and some water.
(b) Some shade and a chair.
(c) Birds and sun.
(d) A tree and a breeze.

13. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?
(a) Histories.
(b) Inclinations.
(c) Actions.
(d) Kindness.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say people with unsound minds like?

2. What is the Delphic motto?

3. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?

4. What does Phedras want from Socrates when he threatens him?

5. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?

(see the answer keys)

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