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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say good writing will be able to do?
(a) Confuse the reader.
(b) Lead the reader.
(c) Teach the reader.
(d) Engage the reader.

2. What kind of inspiration provided by the gods is the best according to Socrates?
(a) Poetic.
(b) Love.
(c) Musical.
(d) Prophecy.

3. What does Phaedras say a man must know about before delivering a good speech?
(a) The truth.
(b) Certain things.
(c) All of these.
(d) Uncertain things.

4. What does Socrates always hope the hearers of his speeches will form?
(a) Ideals.
(b) Opinions.
(c) Arguments.
(d) None of these.

5. What does Phaedras think is most important to consider when writing a speech?
(a) The time restraints.
(b) The truth.
(c) The audience.
(d) The subject matter.

6. What do souls in a perfect state not know?
(a) Danger.
(b) Anger.
(c) Reality.
(d) Evil.

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

8. What does Socrates say souls will retain in different lives?
(a) Their association with the gods.
(b) Their feelings of pain.
(c) Their bonds with lovers.
(d) Their memories of happiness.

9. What must a man have a knowledge of in order to give any speech according to Socrates?
(a) Culture.
(b) Education.
(c) Religion.
(d) Philosophy.

10. What does Socrates say those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?
(a) Respect.
(b) All of these.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Love.

11. What does Socrates say the best speeches evoke?
(a) Memories.
(b) Controversy.
(c) Opinions.
(d) Emotions.

12. What kind of inspiration does Dionysus provide?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Love.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Prophetic.

13. What does Socrates say rhetoric must have to be considered art?
(a) Presentation.
(b) Persuasion.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Truth.

14. What is involved in the synthesis method of analysis?
(a) An isolated look.
(b) A definition of the subject.
(c) A further study.
(d) A comparison.

15. What does Phaedras say writing encourages among writers?
(a) Happiness.
(b) High regard.
(c) Education.
(d) Frustration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?

2. What word does Phaedras use to describe the affect of writing?

3. What remains when desire becomes pain?

4. What does Phaedras say persuasion often does NOT require?

5. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?

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