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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 does Socrates say the soul readily identifies?

2. What is involved in the synthesis method of analysis?

3. What kind of bug does Socrates say used to be human?

4. What kind of feelings does Socrates say true beauty can inspire?

5. What is involved in the combination method of analysis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Socrates say will happen if a speech writer skips over some of the important steps of writing an effective speech?

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

4. What does Socrates say is the best way to arrange a good speech?

5. What does Socrates say will happen when giving a speech if a speaker does not know all the skills needed?

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

7. What is the only thing that can ease the pain of a soul overcome by desire, according to Socrates?

8. What does Phaedras say must happen in order for an opinion to be formed?

9. How does Socrates say the chariot master must treat the black horse?

10. How does Phaedras feel about Socrates's second speech about love?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Socrates feel the need to give two different speeches, and what does this reveal about his personality?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of relationship does Phaedras have with Lysias, and what effect does this have on his encounter with Socrates?

Essay Topic 3

Plato presents his morals and ideas in the form of a conversational setting. Why does he choose to do this, and how does this affect his message?

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