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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Acharnians, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Acharnians opens with a soliloquy by which character?
(a) The Crier.
(b) Amphitheus.
(c) The Acharnians.
(d) Dikaiopolis.

2. Where does the council invite the Great King's Eye to dinner?
(a) The Temple of Athena.
(b) The Thinkery.
(c) Persia.
(d) The City Mansion.

3. The peace Dikaiopolis chooses has the scent of what?
(a) Clove and spice.
(b) Ambrosia and nectar.
(c) Pepper and chocolate.
(d) Fruit and lumber.

4. How many members of the Chorus of Acharnians have been elected to serve as an ambassador?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?

2. What does Dikaiopolis want to do before his trial?

3. Which peace does Dikaiopolis choose?

4. How does Dikaiopolis like the first peace?

5. How does Dikaiopolis agree to speak his side to the Chorus of Acharnians?

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