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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lysias's occupation?

2. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?

3. What does Socrates define in his speech to Phaedras?

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

5. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Boreas?

4. What does Phaedras say is the danger in love overcoming emotion?

5. What is Socrates's opinion of Lysias's speech?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select two characters and write about their main motivation and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

What is the analogy of the chariot, and how does this idea shape the life and personality of Socrates?

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