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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. What is one of the points that Eryximachus makes with Urania's story?
(a) The acceptance of the temperate.
(b) The acceptance of the intemperate.
(c) The avoidance of the intemperate.
(d) The avoidance of the temperate.

2. As explained by Socrates, which images can the young philosopher understand and reproduce?
(a) Virtue and beauty, but not wisdom.
(b) Virtue and wisdom, but not beauty.
(c) Virtue, beauty, and wisdom.
(d) Beauty and wisdom, but not virtue.

3. Who has an argument at the end of Aristophanes' speech?
(a) Aristophanes and Agathon.
(b) Socrates and Agathon.
(c) Socrates, Aristophanes, and Agathon.
(d) Socrates and Aristophanes.

4. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) Kindred.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Honor.
(d) No other motive.

5. In Alcibiades' story, what season does Socrates stand outside thinking all night?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?

2. On what point do Socrates and Agathon agree?

3. With what animal does Aristophanes compare the "man-woman creatures"?

4. What is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?

5. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?

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