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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In The Clouds, who is "the bravest man that has performed the greatest number of labors"?
(a) Heracles.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Cleon.

3. 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.

4. What item do the Leader and Dikaiopolis pretend Nicharus is, as they pack him up?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A basket.
(c) A pot.
(d) A doormat.

5. Who can Socrates just not teach in The Clouds?
(a) Xanthias.
(b) Pheidippides.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Strepsiades.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dikaiopolis help Dercetes?

2. What hobby will probably bankrupt Strepsiades?

3. Strepsiades goes back to The Thinkery to check and see if Pheidippides is ready. Who answers the door?

4. In The Clouds, what does the First Creditor look like?

5. In The Clouds, what is the First Creditor collecting for?

(see the answer key)

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