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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 Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Uranus.

2. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?
(a) Short and long.
(b) Short and medium length.
(c) Short, medium length, and long.
(d) Medium length and long.

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

4. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?
(a) Because they think he is poor.
(b) Because they think he is ignorant.
(c) Because they think he is misinformed.
(d) Because they think he is unhappy.

5. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?
(a) It has no effect on a coward.
(b) It causes a coward to think about his or her actions.
(c) It causes a coward to become even more afraid.
(d) It inspires a coward to become a hero.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?

2. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?

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

4. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?

5. How does Phaedrus describe Love?

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