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

2. In Pausanius' view, who is the father of the youngest goddess of love?
(a) Uranus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

3. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Conversation.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Adventure.
(d) Amazement.

4. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?
(a) The portico of the neighboring house.
(b) The dining room of the neighboring house.
(c) The portico of a house that is two houses away.
(d) The dining room of a house that is two houses away.

5. What are the doors like when Aristodemus reaches Agathon's house?
(a) They are slightly open.
(b) They are wide open.
(c) They are closed and locked.
(d) They are closed, but unlocked.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?

3. What is the size of the audience that sees Agathon's play?

4. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?

5. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?

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