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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. According to Socrates, why does a gnat make a humming noise?
(a) It's a mating call.
(b) That's just the sound it makes.
(c) Wind goes straight through its intestinal passage. It's a gnat fart.
(d) The speed of its wings produce a sound.

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

3. Dercetes comes to Dikaiopolis's home, begging for what?
(a) Lamp wicks.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Peace.
(d) Thrush.

4. At the end of The Acharnians, The Chorus of Acharnians decides to follow who offstage, thereby symbolically giving support to which way of life?
(a) The Third Messanger.
(b) Lamachus.
(c) Dikaiopolis.
(d) Nobody, they go their own way.

5. What does the champion of Pitcher Day win?
(a) A full wine-skin.
(b) Many dancing girls.
(c) Peace.
(d) A basket of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dercetes lose?

2. Which peace does Dikaiopolis choose?

3. How does Dikaiopolis help Dercetes?

4. What does Socrates try to teach Strepsiades?

5. How much longer after the second ambassador does the assembly stay open?

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