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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. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?
(a) Time.
(b) Past.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Location.

2. What statement about music does Eryximachus think is absurd?
(a) Melody is contradicting.
(b) Harmony is discord.
(c) Melody is discord.
(d) Harmony is contradicting.

3. What does Eryximachus interpret Heraclitus' words to mean?
(a) Music is the further division of opposites.
(b) Music has a reconciliation of opposites.
(c) Music features similar and opposite factors.
(d) Music features only similar factors.

4. How many legs does man have in the beginning, according to Aristophanes?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

5. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he will not fit in with the other guests.
(b) That he has not been invited.
(c) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.
(d) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates refuse to attend Agathon's sacrifice of victory?

2. How does Aristophanes define love?

3. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?

4. Who interrupts the argument at the end of Part 4?

5. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?

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