Symposium Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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Symposium Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 184a to 190a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?
(a) It is intentional.
(b) He maintains that he did not leave anything out.
(c) He cannot remember any more.
(d) It is not intentional.

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

3. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?
(a) That she stop playing.
(b) That she play for herself or the women.
(c) That she stop playing only when Socrates speaks.
(d) That she continue to play as the guests speak.

4. As explained by Phaedrus, how does Orpheus die as a result of his cowardice?
(a) He is beaten with clubs.
(b) At the hands of women.
(c) He is dragged through the streets.
(d) He is thrown off of a cliff.

5. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?
(a) Why to make sacrifices.
(b) The best ways to make sacrifices.
(c) When to make sacrifices.
(d) Which sacrifices to make.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?

2. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

3. How does Phaedrus describe Love?

4. In Phaedrus' opinion, which ancient Greek writer agrees with Hesiod's theory?

5. How does Socrates respond to the idea of speaking about love?

(see the answer key)

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