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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. How does Phaedrus describe Love?
(a) A relative of the gods.
(b) A friend to the gods.
(c) The youngest of the gods.
(d) The eldest of the gods.

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

3. In Pausanius' opinion, how many goddesses of love are there?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What princess does Phaedrus use as an example for a sacrifice made out of Love?
(a) Ariadne.
(b) Alcestis.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Europe.

5. Who requests that Socrates sit near him at the party?
(a) Eryximachus.
(b) Aristodemus.
(c) Aristophanes.
(d) Agathon.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?

2. In Eryximachus' opinion, what is education in musical terms?

3. What does Aristophanes state that mankind does not understand?

4. What three elements share a harmonious love in nature, as stated by Eryximachus?

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

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