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

2. What does Dikaiopolis want to do before his trial?
(a) Change clothes.
(b) Prepare a statement.
(c) Acquire a bribe.
(d) Hire an attorney.

3. The Bride's Slave makes a final plea for some peace from Dikaiopolis. What is her reason?
(a) The Bride needs the Groom to fix the roof.
(b) The Bride wants to enjoy the honeymoon with the Groom.
(c) The Bride is tired of polishing the groom's shield.
(d) The Bride cannot harvest the farm without the Groom.

4. Who does Dikaiopolis enlist to help him before the trial?
(a) Theorus.
(b) Lamachus.
(c) Euripides.
(d) Amphitheus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second ambassador in the assembly to speak?

2. What is Dikaiopolis doing when he sees Lamachus return from battle?

3. Diakiopolis's whole family gets involved with the peace ritual. What does the daughter bring to sacrifice?

4. Who or what are the Chorus of Acharnians looking for when they make their first appearance?

5. What happens after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?

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