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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bdelycleon counter his father's arguments?
(a) He says that judges have too much power and the courts should be disbanded.
(b) He says that the people attending the courts are too old.
(c) He says politicians are the ones with real power and use the court for personal gain.
(d) He says that defendants have too much power over judges.

2. Who do Demosthenes and Nicias think is the cause of their trouble?
(a) Athena.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Their master.
(d) Cleon.

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

4. What is the relationship between Strepsiades and Pheidippides?
(a) Two generals.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Two merchant.
(d) Two friends.

5. What is the chorus of old men doing after they arrive at Bdelycleon's home?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Attacking Bdelycleon.
(c) Undressing Bdelycleon.
(d) Cheering Bdelycleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Sosias and Xanthias doing at the start of The Wasps?

2. What does Bdelycleon order his slaves to do?

3. What do Demosthenes and Nicas accuse their fellow slave, Paphlagon, of doing?

4. What happens when Amphitheus meets with the Spartans?

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

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