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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates appear for the first time in The Clouds?
(a) From the audience, like a level-headed philosopher.
(b) Airborne, like a god in tradegy.
(c) Stage right, like an actor.
(d) From the trap door, like a sneak.

2. Whose monologue opens The Clouds?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Strepsiades.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Pheidippides.

3. What is the name of the school Pheidippides is to attend?
(a) The Ruminator.
(b) The Thinkerator.
(c) The Thoughtery.
(d) The Thinkery.

4. What does the second ambassador bring as a gift during the assembly?
(a) A second King's Eye.
(b) Wine.
(c) Peace.
(d) A few poorly equipped soldiers.

5. When Strepsiades and Pheidippides arrive at the school for the first time together, who answers the door?
(a) The Student.
(b) The Chorus of the Clouds.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, why does a gnat make a humming noise?

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

3. How do Ismenias and the slaves pack Nicharus?

4. Why doesn't the Chorus want War at his parties?

5. Who eats Dikaiopolis's lunch?

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