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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 rhetoric must have to be considered art?
(a) Presentation.
(b) Truth.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Persuasion.
2. What does Phaedras say is a common attribute among writers?
(a) Collaboration.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pride.
3. What is the most important element of speech for rhetoricians?
(a) Rigor.
(b) Reason.
(c) Possibilities.
(d) Probabilities.
4. What do souls in a perfect state not know?
(a) Anger.
(b) Evil.
(c) Danger.
(d) Reality.
5. What does Phaedras think is most important to consider when writing a speech?
(a) The audience.
(b) The time restraints.
(c) The truth.
(d) The subject matter.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?
2. What does Socrates say will help a soul forget bad things?
3. When does a soul overcome by desire become frantic?
4. What does Phaedras say writing does differently than other professions?
5. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
Short Essay Questions
1. What should a speech writer do to make his arguments effective, according to Socrates?
2. What does Socrates say was missing from Lysias's speech that made it less than art?
3. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's second speech about love?
4. What does Socrates say those who have loved will receive, even if they lead less rewarding lives?
5. What does Socrates say will happen when giving a speech if a speaker does not know all the skills needed?
6. What does Socrates say about the white chariot horse in his love analogy?
7. What does Phaedras say is a common trait among writers, and why?
8. Why does Socrates say a speech giver should know about his audience?
9. What does Socrates say is the best way to arrange a good speech?
10. What is the only thing that can ease the pain of a soul overcome by desire, according to Socrates?
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