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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (257-264).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Socrates and Phaedras doing when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) Waiting.
(b) Reading.
(c) Resting.
(d) Exercising.

2. What trait does Socrates say most lovers want to see in their partners?
(a) Needs.
(b) Pride.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Agreement.

3. What does Socrates say brings lovers the most satisfaction in their relationships?
(a) Having someone to praise.
(b) Being depended on.
(c) Having someone to depend on.
(d) Being praised.

4. What does Socrates say it is better to engage in than sleep?
(a) Reading.
(b) Discussion.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Pondering.

5. What does Socrates say the soul readily identifies?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Danger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a choice Socrates says men make every day?

2. What does Socrates say is addicting at the plane tree by the river?

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

4. What were the bugs who used to be human doing when they died?

5. What is the temple by the stream of Illissus built in honor of?

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