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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 does Eryximachus define astronomy?
(a) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.
(b) The study of the stars and their agreement with love.
(c) The study of how love orders the stars.
(d) The study of how the stars affect love.

2. What is Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Working.
(d) Thinking.

3. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?
(a) Plutarch.
(b) Livy.
(c) Homer.
(d) Plato.

4. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?
(a) Short, medium length, and long.
(b) Short and medium length.
(c) Short and long.
(d) Medium length and long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eryximachus' ancestor, Asclepius, an expert in?

2. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?

3. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?

4. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?

5. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?

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