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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, line 196a to 202a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Socrates give Agathon credit?
(a) Recommending love to everyone.
(b) Giving such a detailed definition of love.
(c) Giving such a broad definition of love.
(d) Recommending love to only those who deserve it.

2. What does astronomy inform people of, according to Eryximachus?
(a) When to make sacrifices.
(b) The best ways to make sacrifices.
(c) Which sacrifices to make.
(d) Why to make sacrifices.

3. What is the "art" that Eryximachus refers to as the inspiration for the ideas in his speech?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Prose.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Painting.

4. As Aristophanes explains, what part of the body is extra skin used to form?
(a) The toes.
(b) The nose.
(c) The belly button.
(d) The fingers.

5. According to Glaucon, what is the road to Athens made for?
(a) Adventure.
(b) Amazement.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in the things Agathon thinks are associated with love?

2. According to Socrates, what is the lover directed towards?

3. According to Phaedrus' story, how could Achilles have avoided death?

4. How does Eryximachus describe Polyhymnia?

5. Why is Aristophanes unable to speak in his scheduled turn?

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