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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 184a to 190a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Eryximachus' opinion, what can the best physician do?
(a) Analyze the different forms of love.
(b) Appreciate the different forms of love.
(c) Separate the different forms of love.
(d) Ignore love's existence.

2. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?
(a) Having gifts, but no eloquence.
(b) Having no gifts or eloquence.
(c) Having eloquence, but no gifts.
(d) Having both eloquence and gifts.

3. How does Eryximachus define astronomy?
(a) The study of how the stars affect love.
(b) The study of how love orders the stars.
(c) The study of the stars and their opposition to love.
(d) The study of the stars and their agreement with love.

4. According to Eryximachus, what elements create rhythm?
(a) Medium length and long.
(b) Short and long.
(c) Short and medium length.
(d) Short, medium length, and long.

5. What is the size of the audience that sees Agathon's play?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Forty thousand.
(c) More than thirty thousand.
(d) Less than thirty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What statement about music does Eryximachus think is absurd?

4. Which country does Pausanius use as an example of barbarian laws?

5. What does Eryximachus say about his omission of certain things in his speech?

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