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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (265-272).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Recantation?
(a) A book.
(b) A prayer.
(c) A poem.
(d) A song.

2. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is natural.
(b) It is god-like.
(c) It is pleasant.
(d) It is common.

3. How does Socrates say Phaedras delivered the speech?
(a) Passionately.
(b) Hesitatingly.
(c) Charmingly.
(d) Believably.

4. What remains when desire becomes pain?
(a) The pleasure of pain.
(b) The memory of beauty.
(c) Future desires.
(d) Past happiness.

5. What does Socrates say men usually engage in?
(a) Nutritional activities.
(b) Dangerous activities.
(c) Educational activites.
(d) Sensual activites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compels Socrates to give a speech of his own?

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

3. What kind of particles is beauty able to move?

4. What kind of things does Socrates say lovers will do to slow down their partner?

5. What does Socrates say his obligation as an orator is?

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