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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 image of eternal beauty does to the black horse?

2. What word does Phaedras use to describe the affect of writing?

3. What does Socrates say pure beauty will always involve?

4. What does Socrates say good writing will be able to do?

5. What kind of inspiration does Eros provide?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Phaedras say rhetoric is designed for?

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

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

8. What is the synthesis method of analyzing speeches?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of beauty is prevalent in this book. Who aere the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow beauty to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

According to Socrates, what are some of the main attributes needed for a good quality speech, and how did these shape his career as a philosopher?

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