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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?

2. The Bride's Slave makes a final plea for some peace from Dikaiopolis. What is her reason?

3. What is not a part of the costume Dikaiopolis assembles?

4. What is Strepsiades ordered to do as he lays in bed?

5. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the sacrifice Dikaiopolis makes with the peace look like?

2. How does Dikaiopolis react when Dercetes asks him to share some of the peace?

3. Describe the army sent from Thrace brought by Theorus.

4. Present the argument that finally wins a few drops of peace from Dikaiopolis.

5. What kind of student is Strepsiades?

6. Describe what and how the students study at Socrates's school.

7. How does the Chorus of Acharnians feel about Dikaiopolis after the Megaran leaves?

8. Why is Strepsiades so fretful he can't even sleep in the beginning of The Clouds?

9. What is the Chorus of Acharnians's attitude toward Dikaiopolis and Lamachus at the end of the play?

10. What happens to the Chorus of Archanians when Diakaiopolis finishes his defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the situations and ideas expressed by Aristophanes throughout his work may come across today as offensive. Keeping in mind the range of things people find comedic today, talk about what those situations were and why they were historically considered fodder for comedy. In short, what did Ancient Greece find funny, and how have we changed?

Essay Topic 2

The Megarian is a classic rural stereotype Aristophanes uses to poke fun at another city and way of life. However, this is hardly the only stereotype used in the play. Identify another stereotype used by Aristophanes, keeping in mind stereotypes are not always about race. What has Aristophanes gained or lost by this depiction?

Essay Topic 3

War and peace are topics discussed at length in Aristophanes plays. Discuss how their concepts change in the series of plays and what Aristophanes overall message is to Athens.

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