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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. How many legs does man have in the beginning, according to Aristophanes?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?
(a) People, animals, and water.
(b) People, water, and plants.
(c) Animals, water, and plants.
(d) People, animals, and plants,

3. Why does Socrates refuse to attend Agathon's sacrifice of victory?
(a) He fears the crowd.
(b) He does not agree with Agathon's victory.
(c) He does not approve of many of the guests.
(d) He fears not enough people would be there.

4. How does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?
(a) Bathed, but not in sandals.
(b) Bathed and in sandals.
(c) Wearing sandals, but not bathed.
(d) Neither bathed nor wearing sandals.

5. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?
(a) Phoenix.
(b) Glaucon.
(c) Philip.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates feel about drinking?

2. Which one of the following is not an example that Eryximachus uses to describe the hostile elements?

3. Why is Aristophanes unable to speak in his scheduled turn?

4. How does Socrates respond to the idea of speaking about love?

5. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?

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