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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 (273-279).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What does Tisias say the goal of speeches should be?
(a) To further education.
(b) To achieve noble ends.
(c) To please people.
(d) The enjoy their success.

4. What does Socrates say one must do when dealing with a subject in a speech?
(a) Write about the subject.
(b) Know the subject.
(c) All of these.
(d) Ponder the subject.

5. What does Phaedras doubt he can do while walking with Socrates?
(a) Present the right ideas.
(b) Give proper credit to Lysias.
(c) Give a good speech.
(d) Change Socrates's mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates think the only reason to make a speech should be?

2. How does Socrates feel about Eros?

3. How did Stesichorus receive his disability?

4. What is the Delphic motto?

5. What does Phaedras appreciate about Socrates's statement about relationships?

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