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Symposium Test | Final Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in Diotima's list of things that spirits help with?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Reason.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Fortune telling.

2. As explained by Alcibiades, how does Socrates make him feel?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Bold.
(d) Intelligent.

3. Why does Socrates object to Alcibiades' idea for a speech?
(a) He fears Alcibiades will not be accurate.
(b) He fears something confidential will be revealed.
(c) He fears something nasty will be said.
(d) He fears the others will not understand it.

4. What does Diotima compare Love to in explaining its features?
(a) A right opinion.
(b) A wrong opinion.
(c) An opinion that is neither right nor wrong.
(d) An opinion that can be perceived as right by some and wrong by others.

5. According to Alcibiades, what tactic does not work with Socrates?
(a) Fear.
(b) Manipulation.
(c) Flattery.
(d) Bribery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alcibiades claim that Socrates assaulted him?

2. What does Socrates think about the speeches he has just heard?

3. What does Alcibiades assure Socrates of before he begins speaking?

4. For what does Socrates give Agathon credit?

5. In what military campaign do Socrates and Alcibiades participate?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Socrates, what is the origin of love?

2. Why does Socrates believe that love cannot be beautiful or ugly, and what analogy does he use?

3. What suggestion does Alcibiades make, why does Socrates object to it, and how does Alcibiades convince him to allow it?

4. In Socrates' opinion, what does a person's achievements have to do with love, and which example does he use?

5. What does Socrates think the function of love is?

6. As explained by Socrates, what is the confusing part of love and what are some of the different kinds of love that exist?

7. What is the definition that Socrates gives of love?

8. According to Alcibiades, what effect did Socrates have on him?

9. How does Agathon disagree with Phaedrus in the beginning of his speech and why?

10. What does love have the power to do, according to Agathon?

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