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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (235-241).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates like most about the speech read by Phaedras?
(a) The subject.
(b) The form.
(c) The language.
(d) The feeling.

2. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He thinks it is rediculous.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He is in full agreement.
(d) He is skeptical.

3. What does Socrates think is different about people in the city from people in the country?
(a) They are less patient.
(b) They are better prepared.
(c) All of these.
(d) They are more conducive to learning.

4. What does Socrates think people need to have sympathy towards?
(a) The uneducated.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Poverty.
(d) All of these.

5. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?
(a) The Huntress.
(b) The Gatherer.
(c) The Virgin.
(d) The Star Maker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

2. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?

3. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?

4. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?

5. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?

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