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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what point do Socrates and Agathon agree?
(a) Love has multiple origins.
(b) Love is the love of something.
(c) Love has no origin.
(d) Love is the love of nothing.

2. According to Diotima's explanation, what will beasts die to protect?
(a) Love.
(b) Status.
(c) Their pride.
(d) Their offspring.

3. What does Socrates tell Alcibiades about his political efforts?
(a) He is not effective in politics.
(b) He needs to better himself before continuing with politics.
(c) He needs to quit politics.
(d) He does not understand politics enough.

4. According to Alcibiades, what type of music are Socrates' speeches comparable to?
(a) Tribal drums.
(b) A string quartet.
(c) Flute playing.
(d) Piano waltzes.

5. According to Diotima, who is Love's mother?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Ignorance.

6. What characteristics does love have, according to Agathon?
(a) Rough, but tender.
(b) Soft and rough.
(c) Soft and tender.
(d) Soft, but coarse.

7. How many times has Alcibiades invited Socrates over for dinner?
(a) Once.
(b) Three times.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Twice.

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

9. 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) Neither the changes nor the achievements in a person's life.
(d) The changes and achievements in a person's life.

10. According to Alcibiades, what tactic does not work with Socrates?
(a) Fear.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Flattery.

11. How does Homer describe love's feet in the passage quoted by Agathon?
(a) Quick.
(b) Determined.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Sensitive.

12. Who does Alcibiades request to listen to the story of his extreme actions with Socrates?
(a) Everyone.
(b) No one.
(c) Only people who do not understand philosophy.
(d) Only people who understand philosophy.

13. 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.

14. Which one of the following is not included in the things Agathon thinks are associated with love?
(a) Summer rainfall.
(b) Blossoming of flowers.
(c) Bloom of youth.
(d) Springtime.

15. What example does Socrates use as a tale that has lived throughout generations?
(a) Heracles.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Odysseus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many kinds of Love are there, according to Diotima?

3. According to Agathon, who can love capture?

4. For what does Socrates give Agathon credit?

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

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