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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. The Acharnians opens with a soliloquy by which character?
(a) The Crier.
(b) Dikaiopolis.
(c) Amphitheus.
(d) The Acharnians.

2. The Bride's Slave makes a final plea for some peace from Dikaiopolis. What is her reason?
(a) The Bride is tired of polishing the groom's shield.
(b) The Bride needs the Groom to fix the roof.
(c) The Bride wants to enjoy the honeymoon with the Groom.
(d) The Bride cannot harvest the farm without the Groom.

3. In The Clouds, who is the protagonist's son?
(a) Chaerephon.
(b) Strepsiades.
(c) Pheidippides.
(d) Socrates.

4. What does The Chorus of Acharnians cry when the first pitcher is finished?
(a) Hail to the champion.
(b) Fear strike the last to finish.
(c) Stone the winner.
(d) Hurry all you others.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lamachus requests what at the end of the play, The Acharnians?

3. How does Dikaiopolis like the first peace?

4. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?

5. Who does Dikaiopolis meet after he leaves the assembly for home?

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