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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. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?
(a) One week before the party.
(b) Two days before the party.
(c) The day before the party.
(d) Two weeks before the party.

2. How does Eryximachus describe Pausanias' speech?
(a) A lame beginning with a fair ending.
(b) A fair beginning with a fair ending.
(c) A fair beginning with a lame ending.
(d) A lame beginning with a lame ending.

3. 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 fears not enough people would be there.
(d) He does not agree with Agathon's victory.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?

2. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?

3. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?

4. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?

5. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?

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