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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Clouds, who is "the bravest man that has performed the greatest number of labors"?
(a) Heracles.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Cleon.

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

3. At the end of The Acharnians, The Chorus of Acharnians decides to follow who offstage, thereby symbolically giving support to which way of life?
(a) The Third Messanger.
(b) Nobody, they go their own way.
(c) Lamachus.
(d) Dikaiopolis.

4. Now that Strepsiades tells Pheidippdes all of the fascinating things learned in the school, how does Pheidippdes feel about learning?
(a) Pheidippdes is anxious he isn't smart enough to learn.
(b) Pheidippdes rethinks his original feelings about the school.
(c) Pheidippdes gets excited about the school also.
(d) Pheidippdes still thinks the school is foolish.

5. In the end of The Acharnians, Dikaiopolis claims he is keen to do what?
(a) Share his peace.
(b) Continue selling in his market.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Cook for everyone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lamachus after he leaves Dikaiopolis to go fight?

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

3. What do The Chorus of Old Men carry onto the stage in their first appearance in Lysistrata?

4. As The Chorus of Old Men slowly get their fires going, who runs to the scene?

5. The Third Messenger announces what?

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