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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Acharnians, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Dikaiopolis removes the informer and goes into his house, a Thebian stops outside with his entourage. What do they do?
(a) Start a riot.
(b) Play loud music.
(c) Try and go to sleep.
(d) Open a rival market.

2. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?
(a) Cleon accused him of treason.
(b) Cleon accused him of slandering Athens in front of foreigners.
(c) Cleon accused him of plagirism.
(d) Cleon accused him of swindeling people in the market.

3. How does Dikaiopolis like the first peace?
(a) He likes it, but tries another.
(b) He tastes it, but doesn't like it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He doesn't even try it.

4. How does Dikaiopolis agree to speak his side to the Chorus of Acharnians?
(a) In a headlock.
(b) With his head over a block.
(c) Blindfolded.
(d) On a catapult, ready to launch.

5. What did Dercetes lose?
(a) His slaves.
(b) His job.
(c) His oxen.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the Chorus want War at his parties?

2. How does Dikaiopolis help Dercetes?

3. How many members of the Chorus of Acharnians have been elected to serve as an ambassador?

4. How many samples of peace does Dikaioplois have to choose from?

5. What does the Ambassador from Persia bring back to the Assembly?

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