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

2. What is the purpose of Aristophanes' speech, as he indicates after it is finished?
(a) To make fun of Pausanius, but not Agathon.
(b) To make fun of Agathon, but not Pausanius.
(c) To make fun of both Agathon and Pausanius.
(d) Not to make fun of Agathon and Pausanius.

3. As explained by Phaedrus, how does Orpheus die as a result of his cowardice?
(a) At the hands of women.
(b) He is beaten with clubs.
(c) He is dragged through the streets.
(d) He is thrown off of a cliff.

4. What example does Pausanius use in explaining the role of tyranny?
(a) Leander.
(b) Alcyone.
(c) Aristogeiton.
(d) Hippolytus.

5. As explained by Socrates, what is the drive for immortality related to?
(a) Neither the changes nor the achievements in a person's life.
(b) The achievements, but not changes in a person's life.
(c) The changes, but not achievements in a person's life.
(d) The changes and achievements in a person's life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?

2. Who does Alcibiades compare Socrates to in his speech?

3. According to Diotima, how many people does a young person eventually become attracted to?

4. In what military campaign do Socrates and Alcibiades participate?

5. Who does Socrates refer to as an example of a remembered writer?

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