View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Eryximachus, how many kinds of love exist in the human body?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

2. What phrase does Alcibiades use to describe Socrates' language?
(a) The coat of the wanton satyr.
(b) The coat of the wanton philosopher.
(c) The skin of the wanton satyr.
(d) The skin of the wanton philosopher.

3. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.
(b) That he will not fit in with the other guests.
(c) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.
(d) That he has not been invited.

4. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?
(a) Why to make sacrifices.
(b) The best ways to make sacrifices.
(c) Which sacrifices to make.
(d) When to make sacrifices.

5. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?
(a) That Socrates insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(b) That the other guests insisted that Aristodemus be invited.
(c) That Agathon could not find Aristodemus to invite him the day before.
(d) That Agathon forgot to invite Aristodemus the day before.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alcibiades assure Socrates of before he begins speaking?

2. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?

3. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?

4. Who objects to the drinking taking place in Chapter 8?

5. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 321 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample