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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 happens to lovers who restrain desire?
(a) They end the passion.
(b) They seek friendship.
(c) None of these.
(d) They become enslaved.

2. Where did Lysias visit with Epicrates?
(a) Moruchia House.
(b) Monchuca Villa.
(c) Morianican Delta.
(d) Moroccon Place.

3. What does Socrates say calms a soul overcome by desire?
(a) Sexual relations.
(b) Contact with a loved one.
(c) Encouraging words.
(d) Sleep.

4. What kind of feelings does Socrates say true beauty can inspire?
(a) Joy and relief.
(b) Rest and relaxation.
(c) Desire and impulse.
(d) Pleasure and pain.

5. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?
(a) He is happy with them.
(b) He is nonplussed.
(c) He is enchanted.
(d) He is depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?

2. What is another name for the Delphic women?

3. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?

4. What does Socrates say his obligation as an orator is?

5. What does Socrates say mania is a part of in his second speech?

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