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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (248-256).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say guides desire?
(a) Reason and emotion.
(b) Stability and progress.
(c) Nature and heredity.
(d) Happiness and torture.

2. What does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Affection.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Grief.

3. Who does Socrates say inspired his second speech?
(a) Stesichorus.
(b) Himera.
(c) Eros.
(d) Diana.

4. What choice in relationships does Socrates say would benefit society?
(a) Choosing attractive partners.
(b) Choosing older partners.
(c) Choosing healthy partners.
(d) Choosing rich partners.

5. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?
(a) Education.
(b) Utility.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

2. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?

3. What is Phaedras most concerned about with the speech he reads to Socrates?

4. What will most men look for in a mate according to Socrates?

5. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

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