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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) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(b) Many years.
(c) Only one year.
(d) Only a few years.

2. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?
(a) Agathon.
(b) Pausanias.
(c) Aristodemus.
(d) Phaedrus.

3. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?
(a) A companion.
(b) Agathon.
(c) A soldier.
(d) Socrates.

4. In Phaedrus' opinion, which ancient Greek writer agrees with Hesiod's theory?
(a) Tyrtaeus.
(b) Callinus.
(c) Archilochus.
(d) Acusilaus.

5. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Eryximachus.
(c) Aristophanes.
(d) Pausanias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the order of the three things in Hesiod's theory, as referenced by Phaedrus?

2. What is Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?

3. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?

4. What princess does Phaedrus use as an example for a sacrifice made out of Love?

5. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?

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