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

2. Why are the speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias left out of Aristodemus' account?
(a) He does not think they are worth including.
(b) They are incomplete.
(c) He does not remember them.
(d) There are no speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias.

3. In Aristophanes' opinion, why do the gods make changes to humans?
(a) Out of the need for perfection.
(b) To make sure that humans stay inferior.
(c) To earn the humans' trust and gratitude.
(d) Out of mercy for humans.

4. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) Kindred.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Honor.
(d) No other motive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?

2. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?

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

4. What does Eryximachus believe to be the source of pestilence and destruction in nature?

5. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?

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