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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, line 178a to 183d.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?
(a) Having eloquence, but no gifts.
(b) Having no gifts or eloquence.
(c) Having gifts, but no eloquence.
(d) Having both eloquence and gifts.

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

3. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?
(a) That Socrates insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(b) That the other guests insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(c) That Agathon could not find Aristodemus to invite him the day before.
(d) That Agathon forgot to invite Aristodemus the day before.

4. As Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Uranus.

5. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?
(a) Time.
(b) Location.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Past.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?

2. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?

3. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?

4. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?

5. In Pausanius' opinion, how many goddesses of love are there?

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