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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, line 214a to 220a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Agathon's opinion, what does love compel people to do?
(a) Mostly the right thing, but sometimes the wrong thing.
(b) The wrong thing.
(c) Mostly the wrong thing, but sometimes the right thing.
(d) The right thing.

2. What does Socrates ironically state his speech is about?
(a) The truth.
(b) Fiction.
(c) Both the truth and fiction.
(d) Neither the truth nor fiction.

3. As Eryximachus explains, what is harmony composed of?
(a) Neither high nor low notes.
(b) High and low notes.
(c) Only low notes.
(d) Only high notes.

4. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?
(a) The moon and the sun.
(b) There is no record of Love's parents.
(c) The earth and the sun.
(d) The gods.

5. Whose permission does Socrates seek before asking Agathon questions?
(a) Eryximachus.
(b) Aristophanes.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Pausanius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?

2. Why does Socrates object to Alcibiades' idea for a speech?

3. Which one of the following is not listed by Socrates as an idea that can be transmitted through love?

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

5. How does Alcibiades claim that Socrates assaulted him?

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