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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) To make sure that humans stay inferior.
(b) To earn the humans' trust and gratitude.
(c) Out of the need for perfection.
(d) Out of mercy for humans.

2. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

4. In Aristophanes' opinion, how are humans originally shaped?
(a) They are the same shape as they are now.
(b) They are square.
(c) They have no definite shape.
(d) They are round.

5. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Honor.
(c) No other motive.
(d) Kindred.

Short Answer Questions

1. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?

2. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?

3. Besides Apollodorus, to whom else has Aristodemus recounted the events of the party?

4. What is Socrates doing while the other guests are eating dinner at Agathon's house?

5. What is the order of the three things in Hesiod's theory, as referenced by Phaedrus?

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