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

2. How does Pausanius describe the love taking place in barbarian countries?
(a) Dishonorable.
(b) Meaningful.
(c) Thoughtless.
(d) Honorable.

3. What is Aristodemus concerned about as he and Socrates go to the party?
(a) That he will not be able to give a proper speech.
(b) That he will not be able to stay as long as the other guests.
(c) That he has not been invited.
(d) That he will not fit in with the other guests.

4. How does Socrates feel about drinking?
(a) He does not drink at all.
(b) He can only drink a little or not at all.
(c) He can only drink a lot or not at all.
(d) He can either drink a lot, a little, or not at all.

5. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?
(a) Social conventions.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Unknown reasons.
(d) Status.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?

2. Why does Apollodorus have pity for rich men?

3. How does Agathon compare love with other desires?

4. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?

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

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