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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 Socrates refuse to attend Agathon's sacrifice of victory?
(a) He fears the crowd.
(b) He fears not enough people would be there.
(c) He does not agree with Agathon's victory.
(d) He does not approve of many of the guests.

2. What is Apollodorus' old name?
(a) Apollodorus the madman.
(b) Apollodorus the wise man.
(c) Apollodorus the orator.
(d) Apollodorus the thinker.

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

4. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?
(a) That Agathon forgot to invite Aristodemus the day before.
(b) That Agathon could not find Aristodemus to invite him the day before.
(c) That Socrates insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(d) That the other guests insisted that Aristodemus be invited.

5. What is the size of the audience that sees Agathon's play?
(a) Forty thousand.
(b) More than thirty thousand.
(c) Fifty thousand.
(d) Less than thirty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?

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

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