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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. According to Phaedrus' story, how could Achilles have avoided death?
(a) By not slaying Hector.
(b) By slaying Agamemnon.
(c) By slaying Hector.
(d) By not slaying Agamemnon.

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

3. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?
(a) The earth and the sun.
(b) The gods.
(c) The moon and the sun.
(d) There is no record of Love's parents.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the doors like when Aristodemus reaches Agathon's house?

2. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?

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

4. Where does Phaedrus think that Achilles was sent after his death?

5. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?

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