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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 Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?
(a) Real life examples.
(b) Some more analogies.
(c) Advantages of a non loving relationship.
(d) Diversity.

2. 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.

3. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?
(a) The controversial nature.
(b) The honesty.
(c) The logic.
(d) The language.

4. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?
(a) Phaedras's threat.
(b) Competition with Lysias.
(c) All of these.
(d) The need to teach.

5. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?
(a) He was punished for a crime.
(b) He offended the gods.
(c) He was caught in a horrible storm.
(d) He ignored the truth in his poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

2. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?

3. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?

4. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?

5. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?

(see the answer key)

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