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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 9, line 220a to line 223d.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Phaedrus' opinion, which ancient Greek writer agrees with Hesiod's theory?
(a) Tyrtaeus.
(b) Acusilaus.
(c) Callinus.
(d) Archilochus.

2. What effect does Phaedrus think Love has on a coward?
(a) It inspires a coward to become a hero.
(b) It causes a coward to become even more afraid.
(c) It causes a coward to think about his or her actions.
(d) It has no effect on a coward.

3. Whose permission does Socrates seek before asking Agathon questions?
(a) Aristophanes.
(b) Eryximachus.
(c) Pausanius.
(d) Phaedrus.

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

5. What has Socrates caused Alcibiades to realize?
(a) That he should not change his lifestyle.
(b) That no one is aware of his lifestyle.
(c) That others do not approve of his lifestyle.
(d) That he needs to change his lifestyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Aristophanes' opinion, how are humans originally shaped?

2. How many times has Alcibiades invited Socrates over for dinner?

3. How does Aristophanes define love?

4. In Diotima's opinion, what does a potential philosopher learn about beautiful minds?

5. What part of Agathon's speech does Socrates compliment?

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