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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 countries of Elis and Boeotia?
(a) Having eloquence, but no gifts.
(b) Having no gifts or eloquence.
(c) Having gifts, but no eloquence.
(d) Having both eloquence and gifts.

2. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?
(a) Because they think he is ignorant.
(b) Because they think he is misinformed.
(c) Because they think he is poor.
(d) Because they think he is unhappy.

3. As explained by Phaedrus, how does Orpheus die as a result of his cowardice?
(a) At the hands of women.
(b) He is dragged through the streets.
(c) He is thrown off of a cliff.
(d) He is beaten with clubs.

4. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?
(a) Pausanias.
(b) Agathon.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Aristodemus.

5. How does Eryximachus describe Pausanias' speech?
(a) A fair beginning with a lame ending.
(b) A lame beginning with a fair ending.
(c) A fair beginning with a fair ending.
(d) A lame beginning with a lame ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Pausanius, which type of people partake in the physical form of love?

2. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?

3. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?

4. How does Agathon compare love with other desires?

5. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?

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