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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, line 214a to 220a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Diotima, Socrates' teacher, from?
(a) Mantineia.
(b) Dimitsana.
(c) Levidi.
(d) Tripoli.

2. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Reason.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Fortune telling.

3. With what animal does Aristophanes compare the "man-woman creatures"?
(a) Birds.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Fish.

4. What is Eryximachus' suggestion for the flute-girl?
(a) That she play for herself or the women.
(b) That she stop playing only when Socrates speaks.
(c) That she stop playing.
(d) That she continue to play as the guests speak.

5. According to Agathon, who can love capture?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) Ares.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aristophanes define love?

2. How does Socrates feel about drinking?

3. In what military campaign do Socrates and Alcibiades participate?

4. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?

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

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