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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. In the beginning of The Acharnians, who arrives late to the assembly and speaks to the crowd first?
(a) The Ambassador.
(b) Theorus.
(c) Amphitheus.
(d) Diakaiopolis.

2. How does Dikaiopolis designate the free trade area?
(a) Sticks laid on the ground.
(b) A line drawn in the sand.
(c) A grassy patch off to the side.
(d) Stones laid on the ground,

3. What does the second ambassador bring as a gift during the assembly?
(a) Wine.
(b) A few poorly equipped soldiers.
(c) A second King's Eye.
(d) Peace.

4. According to the Chorus of Acharnians, who can cure all strife?
(a) The Graces.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Young Eros.
(d) Reconciliation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Dercetes lose?

3. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?

4. Who poses as the eunuchs?

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

(see the answer key)

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