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

2. Why are the speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias left out of Aristodemus' account?
(a) He does not think they are worth including.
(b) They are incomplete.
(c) He does not remember them.
(d) There are no speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias.

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

4. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?
(a) Short and long.
(b) Medium length and long.
(c) Short and medium length.
(d) Short, medium length, and long.

5. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Eryximachus explains, what is harmony composed of?

2. How does Socrates appear when he meets Aristodemus before going to the party?

3. How does Agathon describe love?

4. Where is Diotima, Socrates' teacher, from?

5. According to Alcibiades, what tactic does not work with Socrates?

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