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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, line 214a to 220a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eryximachus describe Pausanias' speech?
(a) A fair beginning with a lame ending.
(b) A lame beginning with a lame ending.
(c) A lame beginning with a fair ending.
(d) A fair beginning with a fair ending.

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

3. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Adventure.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Amazement.

4. How does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?
(a) Bathed, but not in sandals.
(b) Bathed and in sandals.
(c) Neither bathed nor wearing sandals.
(d) Wearing sandals, but not bathed.

5. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Vulgar.
(c) Misunderstood.
(d) Manipulative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?

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

3. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?

4. What statement about music does Eryximachus think is absurd?

5. According to Agathon, who can love capture?

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