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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the "statues of Silenus"?
(a) Statues that are approved by the gods.
(b) Statues with statues of the gods inside of them.
(c) Statues that are protected by the gods.
(d) Statues of the gods.

2. What complaint does the drunken Alcibiades have at the end of Part 7?
(a) That he missed Socrates' speech.
(b) That Socrates is sneaking up on him.
(c) That there is no more wine.
(d) That Socrates is wiser than him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not used by Diotima to describe Love?

2. Which one of the following is not listed by Socrates as an idea that can be transmitted through love?

3. How does Diotima think women are helped to give birth?

4. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?

5. What kind of literature does Agathon thank love for inspiring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates' opinion of the speeches he has heard?

2. What examples does Socrates provide of what men can leave behind?

3. What events does Alcibiades describe in his speech, and how do they show that Socrates cannot be bribed?

4. What are the statues of Silenus and why does Alcibiades include them in his speech?

5. What accusation does Alcibiades make against Socrates and why?

6. Who is Diotima and what is significant about the experience Socrates had with her?

7. How does Agathon disagree with Phaedrus in the beginning of his speech and why?

8. How can men become "pregnant," according to Socrates?

9. According to Socrates, what is the origin of love?

10. Why does Socrates believe that love cannot be beautiful or ugly, and what analogy does he use?

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