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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 agreement with love.
(b) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.
(c) The study of how the stars affect love.
(d) The study of how love orders the stars.

2. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?
(a) People, water, and plants.
(b) People, animals, and plants,
(c) Animals, water, and plants.
(d) People, animals, and water.

3. As Eryximachus explains, what is harmony composed of?
(a) High and low notes.
(b) Only high notes.
(c) Neither high nor low notes.
(d) Only low notes.

4. How does Aristophanes define love?
(a) The confusion of humans in an altered state.
(b) The drive to understand the need for oneness.
(c) The excitement of humans in an altered state.
(d) The drive to regain a sense of oneness.

5. As Aristophanes explains, what part of the body is extra skin used to form?
(a) The belly button.
(b) The fingers.
(c) The nose.
(d) The toes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Apollodorus' old name?

2. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?

3. What are the doors like when Aristodemus reaches Agathon's house?

4. How does Eryximachus describe Pausanias' speech?

5. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?

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