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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Clouds, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dikaiopolis overpower Nicarchus?
(a) He trips Nicharus.
(b) He pokes Nicharus' eyes.
(c) He beats Nicharus with one of his straps.
(d) He slaps Nicharus.

2. Dikaiopolis tells his daughter to have what kind of look on her face when she is carrying the basket?
(a) Stoic.
(b) Sad.
(c) Sour.
(d) Happy.

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

4. Lamachus requests what at the end of the play, The Acharnians?
(a) Be taken to the doctor.
(b) To share a drink with Dikaiopolis.
(c) Be carried home.
(d) Be brougut back to battle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who poses as the eunuchs?

3. The Bride's Slave makes a final plea for some peace from Dikaiopolis. What is her reason?

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

5. Who comes in after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?

(see the answer key)

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