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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, line 214a to 220a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Pausanius explains, who is the oldest goddess of love's father?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Uranus.
(d) Apollo.

2. Besides having a child with a woman, how does Socrates think that some men express their "pregnancy"?
(a) By formulating their ideas.
(b) By multiplying their ideas.
(c) By spreading their ideas.
(d) By changing their ideas.

3. What does Aristophanes state that mankind does not understand?
(a) The hypocrisy of Love.
(b) The power of Love.
(c) The necessity of Love.
(d) The wisdom of Love.

4. According to Diotima's explanation, what will beasts die to protect?
(a) Their offspring.
(b) Status.
(c) Love.
(d) Their pride.

5. According to Agathon, what effect does love have on bad things?
(a) It has very little effect on them.
(b) It increases them.
(c) It has no effect on them.
(d) It removes them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the muse, Urania, described in Eryximachus' speech?

3. How does Alcibiades claim that Socrates assaulted him?

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

5. How many kinds of love does Pausanius think there are?

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