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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dikaiopolis swap with the Thebian?
(a) The Megeran daughters.
(b) An informer.
(c) Some pottery.
(d) The crier.

2. The Chorus of The Clouds assures Strepsiades that although his studies may be bizarre, he will come into good fortune. After that, they take a break to make an interjection glorifying a particular playwright. Who do they praise and defend?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Aristophanes.
(d) Socrates.

3. In The Clouds, what does the Second Creditor look like?
(a) A younger, bruised man.
(b) Same age, fatter than the first.
(c) A younger, strapping lad.
(d) An older, but healthy man.

4. What does Dikaiopolis give the Megarian for the girls?
(a) Wine and olives
(b) Pepper and cheese.
(c) Salt and garlic.
(d) Milk and peaches.

5. What day does Strepsiades tell Pheidippides he owes the creditors money?
(a) Dark and Light Day.
(b) Old and New Day.
(c) Night and Day Day.
(d) Past and Present Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Strepsiades tells the First Creditor he would make a very good what?

2. When Strepsiades arrives at the school with Pheidippides, what does Strepsiades do?

3. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?

4. What is Strepsiades ordered to do as he lays in bed?

5. When Strepsiades returns home from the school, Strepsiades tells Pheidippdes someone doesn't exist. Who is that?

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