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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. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Aristophanes.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Eryximachus.

2. What was Eryximachus' ancestor, Asclepius, an expert in?
(a) Gymnastic, but not husbandry.
(b) Gymnastic and husbandry.
(c) Husbandry, but not gymnastic.
(d) Neither gymnastic nor husbandry.

3. 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.

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

5. How does Diotima think a young person should interact with beautiful minds?
(a) Neither gain knowledge nor give ideas to them.
(b) Exchange knowledge and ideas with them.
(c) Only give ideas to them.
(d) Only gain knowledge from them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Diotima's explanation, what will beasts die to protect?

2. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?

3. As explained by Diotima, how many people is a young person initially attracted to?

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

5. How many kinds of Love are there, according to Diotima?

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