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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 have more money than they can possibly spend.
(c) Because they think they are doing something when they are doing nothing.
(d) Because they think they are doing nothing when they are doing something.

2. How does Socrates respond to the idea of speaking about love?
(a) He disagrees, although it is a subject that he knows about.
(b) He agrees, but adds that he does not know much about it.
(c) He disagrees, because it is a subject that he does not know much about.
(d) He agrees, adding that it is a subject that he knows about.

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

4. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he has not been invited.
(b) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.
(c) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.
(d) That he will not fit in with the other guests.

5. How does Phaedrus describe Love?
(a) A relative of the gods.
(b) The youngest of the gods.
(c) A friend to the gods.
(d) The eldest of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?

2. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?

3. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?

4. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?

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

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