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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 Phaedrus describe Love?
(a) The youngest of the gods.
(b) A friend to the gods.
(c) The eldest of the gods.
(d) A relative of the gods.

2. How does Agathon describe love?
(a) The strongest of the gods.
(b) The weakest of the gods.
(c) The eldest of the gods.
(d) The youngest of the gods.

3. What princess does Phaedrus use as an example for a sacrifice made out of Love?
(a) Alcestis.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Europe.
(d) Ariadne.

4. Where does Phaedrus think that Achilles was sent after his death?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Tenedos.
(c) The Islands of the Blest.
(d) Ionian Islands.

5. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Pausanias.
(c) Eryximachus.
(d) Aristophanes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates refuse to attend Agathon's sacrifice of victory?

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

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

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

5. What memory does Aristophanes believe humans are supposed to have of their creation?

(see the answer key)

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