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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 Agathon's opinion, how does love win?
(a) By persuasion, never by force.
(b) Mainly by persuasion, and sometimes by force.
(c) Mainly by force, and sometimes by persuasion.
(d) By force, never by persuasion.

2. Whose thoughts inspire the guests to speak about love at the party?
(a) Phaedrus.
(b) Pausanias.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Aristodemus.

3. In Aristophanes' opinion, why do the gods make changes to humans?
(a) To earn the humans' trust and gratitude.
(b) To make sure that humans stay inferior.
(c) Out of the need for perfection.
(d) Out of mercy for humans.

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

5. Who interrupts the argument at the end of Part 4?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Pausanius.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Aristophanes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?

2. According to Agathon, what effect does love have on bad things?

3. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?

4. Which one of the following is not an example that Eryximachus uses to describe the hostile elements?

5. As Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?

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