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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. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?
(a) Ionia.
(b) Armolia.
(c) Lithio.
(d) Olympi.

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

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

4. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Amazement.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Adventure.

5. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?
(a) Because they think they are doing something when they are doing nothing.
(b) Because they never seem to have enough money no matter how much they make.
(c) Because they think they are doing nothing when they are doing something.
(d) Because they have more money than they can possibly spend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about drinking?

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. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

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

(see the answer key)

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