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

2. What does Lysias say lovers regret?
(a) Their selfishness.
(b) All of these.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) Their assumptions.

3. What does Socrates say must be arranged correctly in a good speech?
(a) The points.
(b) The language.
(c) The rise and fall.
(d) The subject.

4. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?
(a) Logic.
(b) All of these.
(c) Past knowledge.
(d) Wit.

5. What is Socrates embarrassed about when he begins his speech to Phaedras?
(a) Competing with Lysias.
(b) None of these.
(c) Discussing a sensitive subject.
(d) Revealing information about himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Socrates say people overcome by the desire to love spend their time doing?

3. What is another name for the Delphic women?

4. What does Phaedras promise to do if Socrates can change his mind?

5. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?

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