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

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

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

4. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Resting.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Waiting.
(d) Reading.

5. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?
(a) End his relationship.
(b) Spread the word.
(c) Write his own speech.
(d) Convince Lysias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say about stories with little factual information?

2. What is Acumenus's occupation?

3. What is another name for the Delphic women?

4. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates say some men are seen as mad when they are not?

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

3. How are the reborn lives of humans decided according to Socrates?

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

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

6. What does Socrates say causes most disappointments in loving relationships?

7. What happens when muses involve themselves in madness, according to Socrates?

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

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

10. What is Lysisas's speech about?

(see the answer keys)

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