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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 184a to 190a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

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

3. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?
(a) That she stop playing.
(b) That she stop playing only when Socrates speaks.
(c) That she continue to play as the guests speak.
(d) That she play for herself or the women.

4. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?
(a) Vulgar.
(b) Misunderstood.
(c) Manipulative.
(d) Cunning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?

4. In Eryximachus' opinion, what can the best physician do?

5. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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