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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. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Fortune telling.
(c) Reason.
(d) Dreams.

2. What part of Agathon's speech does Socrates compliment?
(a) The ending.
(b) The middle.
(c) None of it.
(d) The beginning.

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

4. In Socrates' opinion, what usually happens to the children of people who invent laws?
(a) They are disrespected.
(b) They are remembered.
(c) They are forgotten.
(d) They are respected.

5. How does Alcibiades claim that Socrates assaulted him?
(a) Verbally.
(b) He does not claim that Socrates assaulted him.
(c) Mentally.
(d) Physically.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what point do Socrates and Agathon agree?

3. In Alcibiades' opinion, why does Socrates associate with young boys?

4. In the example Socrates provides, what city's laws are "fathered" by Solon?

5. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As explained by Socrates, what is the confusing part of love and what are some of the different kinds of love that exist?

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

4. At the conclusion of his speech, what does Socrates states is the true power or purpose of love?

5. What does Socrates think the function of love is?

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

7. How does Diotima help Socrates understand how a person can become a philosopher through love?

8. How does Socrates' theory of passing on knowledge apply to his own life?

9. According to Alcibiades, what effect did Socrates have on him?

10. What is Alcibiades' condition when he interrupts the party, and what does he encourage the other guests to do?

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