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

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

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

4. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?
(a) The feeling.
(b) The subject.
(c) The language.
(d) The form.

5. What does lack of control in desires lead to according to Socrates?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Overindulgence.
(c) Death.
(d) Misery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say mania is a part of in his second speech?

2. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?

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

4. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?

5. What does Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Socrates begin his speech to Phaedras?

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

10. What is Lysias promoting in his speech?

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