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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. What happens after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?
(a) He sneaks off the block.
(b) The Chorus of Acharnians pick up their stones.
(c) The Chorus of Acharnians splits in half.
(d) He runs for the coals.

2. What barnyard animal do the Megarian's daughters pose as?
(a) Lambs.
(b) Goats.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Chickens.

3. As Lamachus gets ready for battle, Dikaiopolis does something else. What is it?
(a) Helps him dress.
(b) Makes fun of him.
(c) Readies his horse.
(d) Packs him food to take with him.

4. Who or what are the Chorus of Acharnians looking for when they make their first appearance?
(a) Peace.
(b) Cleon.
(c) War.
(d) Diakiopolis.

5. How does Dikaiopolis finally get the Chorus of Acharnians to listen to his side of the story?
(a) He holds the Chorus of Acharnians at knifepoint.
(b) He makes his wife throw stones from the roof.
(c) He threatens to kill a basket of coals.
(d) He threatens to kill a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dikaiopolis help Dercetes?

2. What is not a part of the costume Dikaiopolis assembles?

3. What does Dikaiopolis do after he makes peace?

4. After Dikaiopolis removes the informer and goes into his house, a Thebian stops outside with his entourage. What do they do?

5. Lamachus is faced with a surprise skirmish and needs peace, but Dikaiopolis has other plans. What are they?

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