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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. Which peace does Dikaiopolis choose?
(a) The fifteen year peace.
(b) The thirty year peace.
(c) The five year peace.
(d) The ten year peace.

2. How do Ismenias and the slaves pack Nicharus?
(a) In shavings.
(b) In rags.
(c) In olives.
(d) In leaves.

3. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?
(a) His lampwicks may set fire to the Docks.
(b) His food will poison the people.
(c) His doormats will fall apart.
(d) He is actually a spy.

4. Where does the council invite the Great King's Eye to dinner?
(a) The Temple of Athena.
(b) The City Mansion.
(c) The Thinkery.
(d) Persia.

5. How much longer after the second ambassador does the assembly stay open?
(a) They see one more ambassador, then close.
(b) They close after the second ambassador.
(c) They see several more ambassadors, and close.
(d) They work into the night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dikaiopolis take as tax from the Thebian?

3. How many samples of peace does Dikaioplois have to choose from?

4. Who eats Dikaiopolis's lunch?

5. What does the Ambassador from Persia bring back to the Assembly?

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