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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) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

2. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?
(a) Misunderstood.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Vulgar.
(d) Cunning.

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

4. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?
(a) Status.
(b) Social conventions.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Unknown reasons.

5. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?
(a) Hera.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedrus describe Love?

2. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?

3. In Eryximachus' opinion, what can the best physician do?

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

5. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?

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