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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. 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 give a proper speech.
(c) That he will not fit in with the other guests.
(d) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.

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

3. How does Socrates feel about drinking?
(a) He does not drink at all.
(b) He can only drink a lot or not at all.
(c) He can only drink a little or not at all.
(d) He can either drink a lot, a little, or not at all.

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

5. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) Wealth.
(b) No other motive.
(c) Kindred.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?

2. What is Apollodorus' old name?

3. What example does Pausanius use in explaining the role of tyranny?

4. In Pausanius' opinion, how many goddesses of love are there?

5. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?

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