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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. In Socrates' speech, how does he describe someone who searches for wisdom?
(a) Neither wise nor ignorant.
(b) Wise.
(c) In between wise and ignorant.
(d) Ignorant.

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

3. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?
(a) To hold his breath.
(b) To stop disappearing.
(c) To eat faster.
(d) To write down his thoughts from now on.

4. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?
(a) Lacking restraint.
(b) Containing too much restraint.
(c) Imposing restraint.
(d) Containing incomprehensible restraints.

5. On what point do Socrates and Agathon agree?
(a) Love has no origin.
(b) Love has multiple origins.
(c) Love is the love of nothing.
(d) Love is the love of something.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is one of the points that Eryximachus makes with Urania's story?

3. What is the size of the audience that sees Agathon's play?

4. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?

5. How does Agathon describe love?

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