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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 184a to 190a.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the doors like when Aristodemus reaches Agathon's house?
(a) They are slightly open.
(b) They are closed and locked.
(c) They are closed, but unlocked.
(d) They are wide open.

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

4. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?
(a) Location.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Past.
(d) Time.

5. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?
(a) That she play for herself or the women.
(b) That she stop playing only when Socrates speaks.
(c) That she continue to play as the guests speak.
(d) That she stop playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus' story, how could Achilles have avoided death?

2. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?

3. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?

4. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?

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

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