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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Acharnians, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Dikaiopolis, who or what started the war?
(a) A difference in religion with the Megarians.
(b) Pericles sent out thunder and lightning.
(c) The Spartians cutting down Athenian vines.
(d) A few drunk Athenian men kidnapped a woman.

3. Where does Dikaiopolis's wife watch the sacrifice from?
(a) A window.
(b) The roof.
(c) The yard.
(d) The altar.

4. What does Dikaiopolis do after he makes peace?
(a) Takes the wine into his house to celebrate.
(b) Talks to the Acharnians about their differences in opinion.
(c) Pledges to share the peace wine with everyone.
(d) Offers some wine to Amphitheus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many members of the Chorus of Acharnians have been elected to serve as an ambassador?

2. When the Chorus of Acharnians finds Dikaiopolis, what do they want to do to him?

3. Who poses as the eunuchs?

4. How does Dikaiopolis like the first peace?

5. How much does the first Ambassador make in a day?

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