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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. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Many years.
(b) Only one year.
(c) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(d) Only a few years.

2. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?
(a) Glaucon.
(b) Philip.
(c) No one.
(d) Phoenix.

3. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?
(a) Having eloquence, but no gifts.
(b) Having no gifts or eloquence.
(c) Having both eloquence and gifts.
(d) Having gifts, but no eloquence.

4. In Pausanius' view, who is the father of the youngest goddess of love?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Uranus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Apollo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?

3. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?

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

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

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