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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. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(b) Only one year.
(c) Only a few years.
(d) Many years.

2. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Amazement.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Adventure.

3. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

4. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

5. Who has an argument at the end of Aristophanes' speech?
(a) Aristophanes and Agathon.
(b) Socrates and Aristophanes.
(c) Socrates and Agathon.
(d) Socrates, Aristophanes, and Agathon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?

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

3. What does Eryximachus interpret Heraclitus' words to mean?

4. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?

5. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?

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