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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. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They present a bad image.
(b) They act that way.
(c) They sequester themselves.
(d) They present a harmed image.

2. Who made good predictions when insane?
(a) Boreas.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Achimedes.
(d) Merlin.

3. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their kindness.
(b) All of these.
(c) Their assumptions.
(d) Their selfishness.

4. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?
(a) Love.
(b) Education.
(c) Utility.
(d) Friendship.

5. What is the Delphic motto?
(a) Know theyself.
(b) Be learned and humble.
(c) Do no harm.
(d) Trust all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?

2. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?

3. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?

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

5. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Socrates say about the nature of the soul?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Socrates compare most loving relationships to?

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