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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 (242-248).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say wrong speeches can lead to?
(a) Chaos.
(b) War.
(c) Wrong actions.
(d) Confusion.

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

3. What is more worthwhile to Socrates than opinions?
(a) Actions.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Inclinations.
(d) Histories.

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

5. What is Acumenus's occupation?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?

2. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?

3. What does Lysias say the most rewarding relationship consists of?

4. What must be linked in order for someone to predict the future?

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

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