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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. As Lamachus gets ready for battle, Dikaiopolis does something else. What is it?
(a) Helps him dress.
(b) Packs him food to take with him.
(c) Makes fun of him.
(d) Readies his horse.

2. Who is the second ambassador in the assembly to speak?
(a) Theorus.
(b) Nicarchus.
(c) Dercetes.
(d) Ismenias.

3. How does Dikaiopolis make peace?
(a) He gives his life in service to the Spartians.
(b) He signs several treaties.
(c) He sends his son as an ambassador.
(d) He pours some wine on the ground.

4. Dercetes comes to Dikaiopolis's home, begging for what?
(a) Lamp wicks.
(b) Peace.
(c) Thrush.
(d) Rabbit.

5. What does the Ambassador from Persia bring back to the Assembly?
(a) Wine.
(b) "The Great King's Eye."
(c) Peace.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the crier re-enters in Part 4 of The Acharnians to announce the trumpet signal to drink wine, what is Dikaiopolis doing?

2. What does Dikaiopolis swap with the Thebian?

3. How does The Chorus of Acharnians feel about Dikaiopolis after all of his trading?

4. Who comes in after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?

5. In the beginning of The Acharnians, who arrives late to the assembly and speaks to the crowd first?

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