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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 does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?
(a) Bathed, but not in sandals.
(b) Wearing sandals, but not bathed.
(c) Bathed and in sandals.
(d) Neither bathed nor wearing sandals.

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

3. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?
(a) Medium length and long.
(b) Short and long.
(c) Short, medium length, and long.
(d) Short and medium length.

4. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?
(a) He cannot remember any more.
(b) It is not intentional.
(c) He maintains that he did not leave anything out.
(d) It is intentional.

5. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?
(a) Lacking restraint.
(b) Imposing restraint.
(c) Containing incomprehensible restraints.
(d) Containing too much restraint.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?

2. According to Phaedrus' story, how could Achilles have avoided death?

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

4. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?

5. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?

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