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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. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?
(a) Aristophanes.
(b) Aristodemus.
(c) Pausanias.
(d) Eryximachus.

2. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?
(a) People, animals, and plants,
(b) People, water, and plants.
(c) Animals, water, and plants.
(d) People, animals, and water.

3. According to Pausanius, which type of people partake in the physical form of love?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Confused.
(c) Wise.
(d) Foolish.

4. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(b) Only one year.
(c) Many years.
(d) Only a few years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?

2. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?

3. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?

4. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?

5. In Eryximachus' opinion, what can the best physician do?

(see the answer key)

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