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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 say all desires lead to if allowed?
(a) Delivery.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Danger.
(d) Demands.

2. What does Socrates say can lose an entire audience of a good speech?
(a) The length.
(b) The theme.
(c) The language.
(d) The tone.

3. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
(a) They are prideful.
(b) They are unpredictable.
(c) They are dangerous.
(d) They are noble.

4. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?
(a) Love.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Lust.

5. What does Phaedras say persuasion often does NOT require?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Familiarity.
(c) Skill.
(d) Logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of inspiration does Dionysus provide?

2. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?

3. What does Socrates say happens to lovers who restrain desire?

4. What two things does Socrates say pleasures can be?

5. What is another word for the conclusion of a speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates say a speech giver should know about his audience?

2. What does Socrates say those who have loved will receive, even if they lead less rewarding lives?

3. What should a speech writer do to make his arguments effective, according to Socrates?

4. What does Socrates say about the black chariot horse in his love analogy?

5. What does Socrates say happens when lovers restrain their desires?

6. What does Socrates say evil men can't recognize?

7. What does Socrates say a man must know in order to deceive others?

8. What does Socrates say about the white chariot horse in his love analogy?

9. What are the four kinds of divine inspiration, and where do they come from?

10. What does Phaedras say is a common trait among writers, and why?

(see the answer keys)

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