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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. As explained by Socrates, what is the drive for immortality related to?
(a) The achievements, but not changes in a person's life.
(b) The changes, but not achievements in a person's life.
(c) The changes and achievements in a person's life.
(d) Neither the changes nor the achievements in a person's life.

2. In Socrates' speech, how does he describe someone who searches for wisdom?
(a) In between wise and ignorant.
(b) Neither wise nor ignorant.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Wise.

3. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Only a few years.
(b) Many years.
(c) Only one year.
(d) Agathon still resides in Athens.

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

5. How many years has Apollodorus been talking with Socrates?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Diotima's opinion, what is the confusing point of Love?

2. What is the response to Alcibiades' speech after it is finished?

3. What are the "statues of Silenus"?

4. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?

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

(see the answer key)

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