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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 does Phaedras say a man must know about before delivering a good speech?
(a) All of these.
(b) Certain things.
(c) Uncertain things.
(d) The truth.

2. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Eros.
(b) Amor.
(c) Luxury.
(d) Passion.

3. What does Socrates say make the bodies of gods perfect?
(a) The complex nature.
(b) The simplicity.
(c) The inspiration.
(d) The uniqueness.

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

5. What disability did Stesichorus have?
(a) He was schizophrenic.
(b) He had one leg.
(c) He was deaf.
(d) He was blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras think Socrates needs to add to his speech?

2. What is Acumenus's occupation?

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

4. What about pleasures does Socrates say men need to recognize?

5. What word does Phaedras use to describe the affect of writing?

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