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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 Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Working.

2. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he will not fit in with the other guests.
(b) That he has not been invited.
(c) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.
(d) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.

3. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?
(a) It inspires a coward to become a hero.
(b) It has no effect on a coward.
(c) It causes a coward to think about his or her actions.
(d) It causes a coward to become even more afraid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?

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

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

4. In Pausanius' view, who is the father of the youngest goddess of love?

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

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