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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. What princess does Phaedrus use as an example for a sacrifice made out of Love?
(a) Ariadne.
(b) Europe.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Alcestis.

2. Where does Pausanius think the laws are perplexing?
(a) Lacedaemon.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Leonidio.
(d) Therapni.

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

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

5. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?

2. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?

3. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?

4. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?

5. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?

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