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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. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?
(a) Dishonorable.
(b) Honorable.
(c) Meaningful.
(d) Thoughtless.

2. As Aristophanes explains, what part of the body is extra skin used to form?
(a) The belly button.
(b) The nose.
(c) The toes.
(d) The fingers.

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

4. How does Socrates feel about drinking?
(a) He can either drink a lot, a little, or not at all.
(b) He can only drink a little or not at all.
(c) He can only drink a lot or not at all.
(d) He does not drink at all.

5. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?

2. How does Agathon describe love?

3. How does Phaedrus describe Love?

4. What is one of the points that Eryximachus makes with Urania's story?

5. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?

(see the answer key)

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