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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. Why does Socrates object to Alcibiades' idea for a speech?
(a) He fears something confidential will be revealed.
(b) He fears something nasty will be said.
(c) He fears the others will not understand it.
(d) He fears Alcibiades will not be accurate.

2. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?
(a) To hold his breath.
(b) To write down his thoughts from now on.
(c) To stop disappearing.
(d) To eat faster.

3. How does Socrates feel about drinking?
(a) He can either drink a lot, a little, or not at all.
(b) He can only drink a little or not at all.
(c) He can only drink a lot or not at all.
(d) He does not drink at all.

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

5. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?
(a) The study of the stars and their agreement with love.
(b) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.
(c) The study of how love orders the stars.
(d) The study of how the stars affect love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aristophanes unable to speak in his scheduled turn?

2. What are the "statues of Silenus"?

3. Which one of the following is not one of the features that Aristophanes includes in his description of what humans were once like?

4. What does Socrates think about the speeches he has just heard?

5. According to Diotima's explanation, what will beasts die to protect?

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