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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7, line 208a to 214a.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Eryximachus define symphony?
(a) A disagreement.
(b) An agreement to disagree.
(c) An agreement.
(d) A disagreement based on a previous agreement.

3. According to Agathon, who can love capture?
(a) Ares.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) Poseidon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Agathon's opinion, how does love win?

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

4. How does Agathon describe love?

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

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