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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. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?
(a) Containing incomprehensible restraints.
(b) Lacking restraint.
(c) Imposing restraint.
(d) Containing too much restraint.

2. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?
(a) The analysis of an existing composition.
(b) The composition of new songs.
(c) The criticism of new songs.
(d) The correct performance of an existing composition.

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

4. What example does Pausanius use in explaining the role of tyranny?
(a) Aristogeiton.
(b) Hippolytus.
(c) Alcyone.
(d) Leander.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eryximachus believe to be the source of pestilence and destruction in nature?

2. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?

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

4. What princess does Phaedrus use as an example for a sacrifice made out of Love?

5. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?

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