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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 kind of message does Socrates think is the most important?
(a) Written.
(b) Informational.
(c) Musical.
(d) Verbal.

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

3. What topic did Lysias discuss with Phaedras before writing his speech?
(a) Utility.
(b) Love.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Education.

4. How does Socrates feel about Lysias's statement about prudent relationships?
(a) He is in full agreement.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He is skeptical.
(d) He thinks it is rediculous.

5. What kind of relationship does Phaedras think is superior?
(a) Moderated relationships.
(b) Loving relationships.
(c) Non-loving relationships.
(d) Homosexual relationships.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about all the sites that Phaedras takes him to?

2. What do Socrates and Phaedras walk by while talking at the beginning of the book?

3. Why does Socrates say the written word is weaker than the spoken word?

4. How many kinds of inspiration do the gods provide?

5. What does Socrates say leads to isolation in loving relationships?

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