Symposium | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, line 172a to line 177e

1. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?

A companion.

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

Three.

3. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?

Many years.

4. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?

Phoenix.

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

Conversation.

6. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?

Because they think they are doing something when they are doing nothing.

7. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?

Because they think he is unhappy.

8. What is Apollodorus' old name?

Apollodorus the madman.

9. How does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?

Bathed and in sandals.

10. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take...
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