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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, line 190a to 196a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Phaedrus, who are Love's parents?
(a) There is no record of Love's parents.
(b) The gods.
(c) The moon and the sun.
(d) The earth and the sun.

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

3. According to Pausanius, which type of people partake in the physical form of love?
(a) Wise.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Confused.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Apollodorus think that rich men pity him?

2. Which goddess does Pausanius associate with love?

3. According to Aristophanes, why do the "double-man" or "double-woman" creatures marry?

4. Which one of the following is not an example that Eryximachus uses to describe the hostile elements?

5. In Eryximachus' opinion, what can the best physician do?

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