Test yourself on The Symposium: 30 quiz questions with the answer explained, and 40 flashcards on the characters, places, themes and turning points. Free, no sign-up.
Who hosts the dinner attended by Socrates?
What about Autolycus draws the company into silence?
Whose laughter restores Philippus's spirits?
How does Philippus arrive at the dinner?
What does Socrates recommend about drinking?
What does Socrates infer from the girl's dangerous tumbling?
What feat prompts discussion of women's capacity for training?
What does Socrates ask the diners to name?
What does Callias claim he does for others?
Who praises the boy's musical performance?
How does Callias defend giving money?
What does Niceratus present as practical expertise?
Why does Charmides value poverty?
Where does Antisthenes locate wealth?
What does Socrates warn Critobulus about kisses?
What standard of beauty does Socrates use in the contest?
Who receives every secret vote in the beauty contest?
Why does the Syracusan resent the conversation?
Whom does Socrates restrain from answering mockery with comparisons?
Which guest does Socrates draw into conversation after his silence?
How does Socrates respond to the noisy gathering?
What entertainment does Socrates propose instead of dangerous tricks?
What arrives for the dancing girl's performance after the song?
Which kind of affection does Socrates say sustains friendship?
What does Socrates urge Callias to study?
Who declares his love for Socrates?
What does Callias request after Socrates urges public service?
Why does Autolycus rise to leave?
Which pair is represented in the closing bridal performance?
What do Socrates and a few companions do at the end?
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