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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, line 178a to 183d.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?
(a) Dishonorable.
(b) Meaningful.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Thoughtless.

4. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Athena.
(c) Hera.
(d) Aphrodite.

5. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?
(a) The portico of the neighboring house.
(b) The portico of a house that is two houses away.
(c) The dining room of a house that is two houses away.
(d) The dining room of the neighboring house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?

2. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?

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

4. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

5. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?

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