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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. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) Competing with Lysias.
(b) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(c) None of these.
(d) Revealing information about himself.

2. What kind of relationship does Phaedras think is superior?
(a) Homosexual relationships.
(b) Moderated relationships.
(c) Non-loving relationships.
(d) Loving relationships.

3. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Needs.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Desire.
(d) Love.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?

3. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?

5. What is Lysias's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates's opinion of Lysias's speech?

2. What is Lysisas's speech about?

3. What does Lysais say are the main benefits in the kind of relationship Lysias has with Phaedras?

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

5. What does Socrates say souls are striving for, and why?

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

7. What does Lysias say is the main disadvantage of a relationship between lovers?

8. What does Socrates say lovers will do to suppress independence in their partner?

9. What does Socrates say happens to unpleasant lovers after their relationship is ended?

10. What does Socrates compare the form of the soul to at the beginning of his second speech?

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