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

2. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?
(a) That Socrates insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(b) That Agathon could not find Aristodemus to invite him the day before.
(c) That the other guests insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(d) That Agathon forgot to invite Aristodemus the day before.

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

4. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?
(a) Dishonorable.
(b) Thoughtless.
(c) Meaningful.
(d) Honorable.

5. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?
(a) Because they think he is ignorant.
(b) Because they think he is misinformed.
(c) Because they think he is unhappy.
(d) Because they think he is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Agathon, who can love capture?

2. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?

3. According to Agathon, how does love deal with old age?

4. In Agathon's opinion, how does love win?

5. What does Eryximachus interpret Heraclitus' words to mean?

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