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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, line 190a to 196a.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?
(a) That people will not enjoy it.
(b) That people will laugh at it.
(c) That people will disagree with it.
(d) That people will not understand it.

3. What causes the "man-woman" creatures in Aristophanes' story to become adulterers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Confusion.

4. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?
(a) Honorable.
(b) Thoughtless.
(c) Dishonorable.
(d) Meaningful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Pausanius use in explaining the role of tyranny?

2. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?

3. What is Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?

4. According to Agathon, how does love deal with old age?

5. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?

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