View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the end of The Acharnians, Dikaiopolis claims he is keen to do what?
(a) Continue selling in his market.
(b) Share his peace.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Cook for everyone else.

2. Who comes in after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?
(a) Cleon.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Amphitheus.
(d) Lamachus.

3. In Part 2 of The Acharnians, who is the Chorus composed of?
(a) The children of the city.
(b) Men and women who are sympathetic to Dikaiopolis.
(c) Firey old men.
(d) Women who want peace.

4. What is notable about the Spartan garments?
(a) They button up the back.
(b) They are all red.
(c) They are all split on the side.
(d) They are all blue.

5. What will The Chorus of Clouds do for the theatre judges for a favorable outcome?
(a) Rain and crops.
(b) Wine and beer.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pheidippdes want to do with his father before Strepsiades brings out the rooster and hen?

2. How do Ismenias and the slaves pack Nicharus?

3. The Third Messenger announces what?

4. How does Socrates feel about teaching Pheidippides?

5. What does Socrates tell Strepsiades about Pheidippides's progress?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 276 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample