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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. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?
(a) Phaedrus.
(b) Agathon.
(c) Aristodemus.
(d) Pausanias.

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

3. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Eryximachus.
(c) Aristophanes.
(d) Pausanias.

4. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?
(a) To eat faster.
(b) To hold his breath.
(c) To write down his thoughts from now on.
(d) To stop disappearing.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristophanes state that mankind does not understand?

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

3. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?

4. What statement about music does Eryximachus think is absurd?

5. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?

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