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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. What is Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?
(a) Eating.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Working.

2. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) No other motive.
(b) Kindred.
(c) Honor.
(d) Wealth.

3. What is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Painting.
(c) Prose.
(d) Sculpture.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?

2. Why are the speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias left out of Aristodemus' account?

3. As Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?

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

5. What are the doors like when Aristodemus reaches Agathon's house?

(see the answer key)

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