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

2. According to Pausanius, what is the love of the body rather than the soul?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Nonexistent.
(c) Evil.
(d) Forbidden.

3. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?
(a) That she play for herself or the women.
(b) That she continue to play as the guests speak.
(c) That she stop playing only when Socrates speaks.
(d) That she stop playing.

4. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?
(a) Lacedaemon.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Leonidio.
(d) Therapni.

5. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Conversation.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Adventure.
(d) Amazement.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As explained by Phaedrus, how does Orpheus die as a result of his cowardice?

3. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?

4. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?

5. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?

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