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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. What does Diotima tell Socrates about Love's function?
(a) It allows humans to taste immortality.
(b) It allows the wise to feel ignorant.
(c) It allows the ignorant to feel wise.
(d) It allows humans to understand immortality.

2. When does Agathon's sacrifice of victory take place?
(a) The day before the party.
(b) Two weeks before the party.
(c) Two days before the party.
(d) One week before the party.

3. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?
(a) Plutarch.
(b) Livy.
(c) Plato.
(d) Homer.

4. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?
(a) Olympi.
(b) Lithio.
(c) Ionia.
(d) Armolia.

5. What has Socrates caused Alcibiades to realize?
(a) That he needs to change his lifestyle.
(b) That no one is aware of his lifestyle.
(c) That others do not approve of his lifestyle.
(d) That he should not change his lifestyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?

2. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?

3. What does Diotima compare Love to in explaining its features?

4. Where is Socrates before entering Agathon's house?

5. Whose permission does Socrates seek before asking Agathon questions?

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