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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. In Agathon's opinion, what does love compel people to do?
(a) Mostly the right thing, but sometimes the wrong thing.
(b) The right thing.
(c) The wrong thing.
(d) Mostly the wrong thing, but sometimes the right thing.

2. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?
(a) The study of how love orders the stars.
(b) The study of the stars and their agreement with love.
(c) The study of how the stars affect love.
(d) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.

3. In Alcibiades' opinion, why does Socrates associate with young boys?
(a) He is reminded of his youth by them.
(b) He is trying to change them.
(c) He is excited by them.
(d) He is confused by them.

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

5. In what military campaign do Socrates and Alcibiades participate?
(a) Pireas.
(b) Athens.
(c) Argos.
(d) Volos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?

2. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

3. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?

4. As explained by Alcibiades, how does Socrates make him feel?

5. Which one of the following is not listed by Socrates as an idea that can be transmitted through love?

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