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

2. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?
(a) Two days before the party.
(b) The day before the party.
(c) One week before the party.
(d) Two weeks before the party.

3. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?
(a) Agathon.
(b) Eryximachus.
(c) Aristodemus.
(d) Aristophanes.

4. Which one of the following is not an example that Eryximachus uses to describe the hostile elements?
(a) Hard and soft.
(b) Moist and dry.
(c) Bitter and sweet.
(d) Hot and cold.

5. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?
(a) People, animals, and plants,
(b) Animals, water, and plants.
(c) People, animals, and water.
(d) People, water, and plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedrus describe Love?

2. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?

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

4. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?

5. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?

(see the answer key)

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