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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, line 202a to 208a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?
(a) That people will disagree with it.
(b) That people will not enjoy it.
(c) That people will laugh at it.
(d) That people will not understand it.

2. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?
(a) It allows humans to taste immortality.
(b) It allows humans to understand immortality.
(c) It allows the ignorant to feel wise.
(d) It allows the wise to feel ignorant.

3. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?
(a) Tripoli.
(b) Leonidio.
(c) Lacedaemon.
(d) Therapni.

4. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?
(a) To hold his breath.
(b) To write down his thoughts from now on.
(c) To eat faster.
(d) To stop disappearing.

5. How does Eryximachus define symphony?
(a) An agreement to disagree.
(b) A disagreement based on a previous agreement.
(c) An agreement.
(d) A disagreement.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With what animal does Aristophanes compare the "man-woman creatures"?

4. What part of Agathon's speech does Socrates compliment?

5. What is Apollodorus' old name?

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