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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 does Socrates say causes passion between lovers?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Grief.
(d) Affection.

2. What does pure beauty inspire the growth of?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Stature.
(d) Wings.

3. What do souls in a perfect state not know?
(a) Evil.
(b) Danger.
(c) Anger.
(d) Reality.

4. Who is the man at the beginning of Socrates's speech in love with?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A married woman.
(c) A small girl.
(d) A small boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What god has the most royal features about them?

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

3. What is persuasion according to Phaedras?

4. What do Socrates and Phaedras talk about when they meet each other at the beginning of the book?

5. What is the Delphic motto?

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