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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lysias say will be present in a prudent relationship?

2. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

3. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

4. What does reason discard when it is in control according to Socrates?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Socrates say is the defining feature of gods are?

2. What kind of things does Lysias say should be absent in a prudent relationship?

3. What is Eros, and what are its effects?

4. What does Lysais say are the main benefits in the kind of relationship Lysias has with Phaedras?

5. What is Socrates's opinion of Lysias's speech?

6. Why does Socrates say some men are seen as mad when they are not?

7. What does Socrates compare most loving relationships to?

8. What does Socrates say happens when two lovers live together for an extended period?

9. Who is Boreas?

10. How are the reborn lives of humans decided according to Socrates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Phaedrus changes a lot from the beginning of the book to the end. Please compare and contrast Phaedrus's character at the beginning of the book to Phaedrus's character at the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

What are Phaedrus's ideas about persuasion, and how does Socrates respond to them?

Essay Topic 3

According to Socrates, what are some of the main attributes needed for a good quality speech, and how did these shape his career as a philosopher?

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