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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?
(a) He is happy with them.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He is enchanted.
(d) He is nonplussed.

2. 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 amused.
(d) He is skeptical.

3. What facilitated the achievements of the Delphic women?
(a) Desire.
(b) Madness.
(c) Love.
(d) Courage.

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

5. How does Socrates view the expression Lysias's speech?
(a) Vain.
(b) Unknowing.
(c) Preaching.
(d) Hesitant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

2. Why did Socrates realize he made the speech to Phadras?

3. What does Socrates want in a place to hear the speech?

4. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?

5. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Phaedras say to get Socrates to deliver a speech of his own?

2. What is Eros, and what are its effects?

3. What does Socrates say about Courtesans in his speech to Phaedras?

4. How does Socrates say love affects the physical well being of those in a relationship, and why?

5. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing at the beginning of the book, and why?

6. What does Socrates say is the defining feature of gods are?

7. How does Socrates begin his speech to Phaedras?

8. What does Socrates say happens when two lovers live together for an extended period?

9. What is Lysisas's speech about?

10. What idea does Socrates have about city people as opposed to country people?

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