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

2. How does Eryximachus define symphony?
(a) A disagreement based on a previous agreement.
(b) An agreement.
(c) An agreement to disagree.
(d) A disagreement.

3. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?
(a) Having eloquence, but no gifts.
(b) Having no gifts or eloquence.
(c) Having both eloquence and gifts.
(d) Having gifts, but no eloquence.

4. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?
(a) Socrates.
(b) A companion.
(c) Agathon.
(d) A soldier.

5. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?
(a) Fair, but not heavenly.
(b) Neither fair nor heavenly.
(c) Fair and heavenly.
(d) Heavenly, but unfair.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?

4. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?

5. According to Pausanius, which type of people partake in the physical form of love?

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