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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. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(b) Only one year.
(c) Only a few years.
(d) Many years.

2. What advice does Eryximachus give to Aristophanes before speaking in Part 3?
(a) To hold his breath.
(b) To write down his thoughts from now on.
(c) To stop disappearing.
(d) To eat faster.

3. In Pausanius' view, who is the father of the youngest goddess of love?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Uranus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Apollo.

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

5. According to Agathon, how does love deal with old age?
(a) It runs away.
(b) It is unaware of it.
(c) It embraces it.
(d) It fights it.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristophanes, how many faces does man begin with?

2. How does Pausanius describe the countries of Elis and Boeotia?

3. How does Eryximachus define symphony?

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

5. What news does Agathon give to Aristodemus when he arrives?

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