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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say about white chariot horses?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) They are noble.
(c) They are unpredictable.
(d) They are prideful.

2. Which god gets violent when in love?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Venus.
(d) Ares.

3. What does Phaedras say makes something debatable?
(a) It is always changing.
(b) It is not fully revealed.
(c) It can be seen in two different ways.
(d) It can cause contention.

4. What kind of inspiration does Dionysus provide?
(a) Prophetic.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Love.
(d) Poetic.

5. What does Socrates say will help a soul forget bad things?
(a) Death.
(b) Love.
(c) Rest.
(d) Re-birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedras say persuasion often does NOT require?

2. According to Socrates, where do souls learn to deal with their love?

3. What must a man have a knowledge of in order to give any speech according to Socrates?

4. What does Socrates say it is better to engage in than sleep?

5. What kind of bug does Socrates say used to be human?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Socrates say the chariot master must treat the black horse?

2. What does Socrates say happens when lovers restrain their desires?

3. What does true beauty do to a man according to Socrates?

4. What does Phaedras say rhetoric is designed for?

5. Who was Pericles, and how did he become a good speaker?

6. What does Socrates say evil men can't recognize?

7. What should a speech writer do to make his arguments effective, according to Socrates?

8. What does Socrates say will happen when giving a speech if a speaker does not know all the skills needed?

9. What does Socrates say is the best way to arrange a good speech?

10. What does Socrates say those who have loved will receive, even if they lead less rewarding lives?

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