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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7, line 208a to 214a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?
(a) The analysis of an existing composition.
(b) The criticism of new songs.
(c) The correct performance of an existing composition.
(d) The composition of new songs.

2. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?
(a) The study of the stars and their agreement with love.
(b) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.
(c) The study of how the stars affect love.
(d) The study of how love orders the stars.

3. What does Eryximachus interpret Heraclitus' words to mean?
(a) Music features similar and opposite factors.
(b) Music has a reconciliation of opposites.
(c) Music features only similar factors.
(d) Music is the further division of opposites.

4. In Socrates' opinion, what usually happens to the children of people who invent laws?
(a) They are disrespected.
(b) They are forgotten.
(c) They are remembered.
(d) They are respected.

5. What was Eryximachus' ancestor, Asclepius, an expert in?
(a) Neither gymnastic nor husbandry.
(b) Gymnastic, but not husbandry.
(c) Husbandry, but not gymnastic.
(d) Gymnastic and husbandry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?

2. How does Eryximachus define symphony?

3. Which one of the following is not listed by Socrates as an idea that can be transmitted through love?

4. How does Agathon describe love?

5. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?

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