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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, line 202a to 208a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Socrates give Agathon credit?
(a) Recommending love to only those who deserve it.
(b) Giving such a broad definition of love.
(c) Giving such a detailed definition of love.
(d) Recommending love to everyone.

2. How does Eryximachus describe Pausanias' speech?
(a) A lame beginning with a fair ending.
(b) A lame beginning with a lame ending.
(c) A fair beginning with a fair ending.
(d) A fair beginning with a lame ending.

3. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?
(a) The criticism of new songs.
(b) The composition of new songs.
(c) The analysis of an existing composition.
(d) The correct performance of an existing composition.

4. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?
(a) Because they have more money than they can possibly spend.
(b) Because they never seem to have enough money no matter how much they make.
(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. According to Diotima, who is Love's mother?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eryximachus' ancestor, Asclepius, an expert in?

2. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?

3. What does Aristophanes state that mankind does not understand?

4. According to Diotima's explanation, what will beasts die to protect?

5. What does Socrates ironically state his speech is about?

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