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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 is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Prose.
(d) Medicine.

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

3. How does Socrates respond to the idea of speaking about love?
(a) He disagrees, because it is a subject that he does not know much about.
(b) He disagrees, although it is a subject that he knows about.
(c) He agrees, but adds that he does not know much about it.
(d) He agrees, adding that it is a subject that he knows about.

4. How does Phaedrus describe Love?
(a) The youngest of the gods.
(b) The eldest of the gods.
(c) A friend to the gods.
(d) A relative of the gods.

5. Where does Phaedrus think that Achilles was sent after his death?
(a) The Islands of the Blest.
(b) Ionian Islands.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Tenedos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

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

3. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?

4. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?

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

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