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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, line 196a to 202a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Socrates give Agathon credit?
(a) Recommending love to everyone.
(b) Giving such a broad definition of love.
(c) Giving such a detailed definition of love.
(d) Recommending love to only those who deserve it.

2. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Pausanias.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Agathon.

3. How does Homer describe love's feet in the passage quoted by Agathon?
(a) Quick.
(b) Determined.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Sensitive.

4. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?
(a) The moon and the sun.
(b) The earth and the sun.
(c) There is no record of Love's parents.
(d) The gods.

5. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?
(a) Because they think they are doing something when they are doing nothing.
(b) Because they think they are doing nothing when they are doing something.
(c) Because they have more money than they can possibly spend.
(d) Because they never seem to have enough money no matter how much they make.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Eryximachus explains, what is harmony composed of?

2. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?

3. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?

4. What is one of the points that Eryximachus makes with Urania's story?

5. What is the purpose of Aristophanes' speech, as he indicates after it is finished?

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