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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) Location.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Past.

2. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?
(a) Unknown reasons.
(b) Status.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Social conventions.

3. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Only a few years.
(b) Many years.
(c) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(d) Only one year.

4. According to Pausanius, which type of people partake in the physical form of love?
(a) Confused.
(b) Wise.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Impatient.

5. Who has an argument at the end of Aristophanes' speech?
(a) Aristophanes and Agathon.
(b) Socrates and Agathon.
(c) Socrates, Aristophanes, and Agathon.
(d) Socrates and Aristophanes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Aristophanes' opinion, how are humans originally shaped?

3. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?

4. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?

5. According to Phaedrus' story, how could Achilles have avoided death?

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