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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wasps.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Clouds, where does Socrates go when he needs to think?
(a) In a basket suspended from the ceiling.
(b) In a closet.
(c) In his bed.
(d) Upside down.

2. What task is assigned to Sosias and Xanthias?
(a) Keeping their master's father from entering the house.
(b) Keeping beggars from entering the house.
(c) Keeping their master's father, Philocleon, in the house.
(d) Keeping playwrights from entering the house.

3. What became of Pheidippides?
(a) He stole money and ran away.
(b) He leaves his father's house.
(c) He becomes pale and ugly.
(d) He continues betting.

4. What does Dicaeopolis do after the meeting with the Spartans?
(a) He goes to the Assembly.
(b) He hides in his house.
(c) He goes to sleep.
(d) He organizes a feast to the God Dionysus.

5. Who is going to war while Dicaeopolis is at the contest?
(a) Lamachus.
(b) Euripides.
(c) The Acharnians.
(d) Amphitheus.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Acharnians, what does Dicaeopolis want to talk about after the assembly?

2. Who are the real gods according to the teacher at the think-shop?

3. How is Strepsiades expected to learn at the school in which he enrolls?

4. Who does Amphitheus take hostage?

5. Why is Pheidippides refusing to enroll?

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