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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. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?
(a) Logic.
(b) Wit.
(c) All of these.
(d) Past knowledge.

2. What does Socrates say the image of eternal beauty does to the black horse?
(a) Adores it.
(b) Elevates it.
(c) Scares it.
(d) Motivates it.

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

4. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?
(a) Hesitatingly.
(b) Believably.
(c) Charmingly.
(d) Passionately.

5. What does Socrates always hope the hearers of his speeches will form?
(a) Arguments.
(b) None of these.
(c) Ideals.
(d) Opinions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What remains when desire becomes pain?

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

3. What does Socrates say those who recognize pure beauty will enjoy?

4. What does Socrates say calms a soul overcome by desire?

5. What is the most important element of speech for rhetoricians?

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