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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 9, line 220a to line 223d.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Fortune telling.
(d) Reason.

3. According to Diotima, how many people does a young person eventually become attracted to?
(a) Many.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

4. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he will not fit in with the other guests.
(b) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.
(c) That he has not been invited.
(d) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.

5. According to Agathon, how does love deal with old age?
(a) It fights it.
(b) It embraces it.
(c) It is unaware of it.
(d) It runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Alcibiades' opinion, why does Socrates associate with young boys?

2. How does Diotima think women are helped to give birth?

3. As explained by Socrates, which images can the young philosopher understand and reproduce?

4. What reason does Socrates give for why people fight in wars?

5. Who does Alcibiades compare Socrates to in his speech?

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