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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. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?
(a) Cleon accused him of slandering Athens in front of foreigners.
(b) Cleon accused him of plagirism.
(c) Cleon accused him of swindeling people in the market.
(d) Cleon accused him of treason.

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

3. Who comes in after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Lamachus.
(c) Cleon.
(d) Amphitheus.

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

5. How does Dikaiopolis agree to speak his side to the Chorus of Acharnians?
(a) Blindfolded.
(b) On a catapult, ready to launch.
(c) With his head over a block.
(d) In a headlock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What barnyard animal do the Megarian's daughters pose as?

2. What's wrong with the Megarian's appearance?

3. What does the Ambassador from Persia bring back to the Assembly?

4. Dikaiopolis tells his daughter to have what kind of look on her face when she is carrying the basket?

5. A slave is sent to buy goods from Dikaiopolis on behalf of whom?

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