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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 Pausanius, what is the love of the body rather than the soul?
(a) Evil.
(b) Nonexistent.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Forbidden.

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

3. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?
(a) People, animals, and water.
(b) People, animals, and plants,
(c) Animals, water, and plants.
(d) People, water, and plants.

4. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?
(a) It allows humans to understand immortality.
(b) It allows humans to taste immortality.
(c) It allows the wise to feel ignorant.
(d) It allows the ignorant to feel wise.

5. What does Socrates tell Alcibiades about his political efforts?
(a) He needs to better himself before continuing with politics.
(b) He is not effective in politics.
(c) He needs to quit politics.
(d) He does not understand politics enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Socrates use as a tale that has lived throughout generations?

2. What is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?

3. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?

4. Why are the speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias left out of Aristodemus' account?

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

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