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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (265-272).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They act that way.
(b) They present a bad image.
(c) They present a harmed image.
(d) They sequester themselves.

2. What does Socrates say the soul retains in its next life?
(a) Its appearance.
(b) All of these.
(c) Its vision.
(d) Its memory.

3. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?
(a) Needs.
(b) Love.
(c) Desire.
(d) Emotion.

4. What does Phaedras threaten Socrates with?
(a) To end their friendship.
(b) Never to walk with him again.
(c) To take credit for his speech.
(d) Never to give another speech.

5. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?
(a) The particles of passion.
(b) The particles of desire.
(c) The particles of wisdom.
(d) The particles of love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say the black horse of the chariot represents?

2. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?

3. What kind of inspiration does Apollo provide?

4. What does Socrates say the image of eternal beauty does to the black horse?

5. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?

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