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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, line 196a to 202a.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?
(a) The composition of new songs.
(b) The criticism of new songs.
(c) The analysis of an existing composition.
(d) The correct performance of an existing composition.

3. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?
(a) That Socrates insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(b) That Agathon forgot to invite Aristodemus the day before.
(c) That the other guests insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(d) That Agathon could not find Aristodemus to invite him the day before.

4. What is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?
(a) Painting.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Prose.
(d) Sculpture.

5. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?
(a) Social conventions.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Unknown reasons.
(d) Status.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristics does love have, according to Agathon?

2. Whose permission does Socrates seek before asking Agathon questions?

3. How does Socrates respond to the idea of speaking about love?

4. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?

5. How does Eryximachus define symphony?

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