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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 many types of "creatures" does Aristophanes think there were in the beginning of man?
(a) Four types.
(b) Three types.
(c) Two types.
(d) Five types.

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

3. What example does Pausanius use in explaining the role of tyranny?
(a) Leander.
(b) Alcyone.
(c) Aristogeiton.
(d) Hippolytus.

4. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?
(a) Because they never seem to have enough money no matter how much they make.
(b) Because they have more money than they can possibly spend.
(c) Because they think they are doing something when they are doing nothing.
(d) Because they think they are doing nothing when they are doing something.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?

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

4. What memory does Aristophanes believe humans are supposed to have of their creation?

5. Which one of the following is not an example that Eryximachus uses to describe the hostile elements?

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