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

2. What will The Chorus of Clouds do for the theatre judges for a favorable outcome?
(a) Gold.
(b) Rain and crops.
(c) Wine and beer.
(d) Pottery.

3. What is the name of the school Pheidippides is to attend?
(a) The Ruminator.
(b) The Thoughtery.
(c) The Thinkerator.
(d) The Thinkery.

4. Why does Pheidippides agree to go to learn rhetoric?
(a) He wants to help Strepsiades.
(b) He is half-asleep.
(c) He secretly loves philosophy.
(d) He is bored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does The Chorus of The Clouds predict about Strepsiades after this encounter with the Second Creditor?

2. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?

3. In The Clouds, what does the First Creditor look like?

4. What does Socrates tell Strepsiades about Pheidippides's progress?

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

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