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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Acharnians, Part 3.

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) Diakaiopolis.
(c) Theorus.
(d) Amphitheus.

2. What happens after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?
(a) He runs for the coals.
(b) He sneaks off the block.
(c) The Chorus of Acharnians splits in half.
(d) The Chorus of Acharnians pick up their stones.

3. How many members of the Chorus of Acharnians have been elected to serve as an ambassador?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dikaiopolis enlist to help him before the trial?

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

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

4. How does Dikaiopolis finally get the Chorus of Acharnians to listen to his side of the story?

5. How do Ismenias and the slaves pack Nicharus?

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