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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dicaeopolis go to see the playwright?
(a) To borrow the beggar costume.
(b) To help him write a play.
(c) To have him write a speech.
(d) To go hunting with him.

2. What does Pheidippides predict Strepsiades will do after Pheidippides finishes his training at Socrates' School?
(a) Strepsiades will soon create his own school.
(b) Strepsiades will soon create more debt.
(c) Strepsiades will soon die.
(d) Strepsiades will soon be out of debt.

3. After his father's attempts to escape, what does Bdelycleon fear?
(a) That his father will try to sell another donkey.
(b) That his slaves will escape.
(c) That his slaves will help his father.
(d) That other legal maniacs will try to free his father.

4. What technique does Strepsiades use to justify the beatings he gave to his father?
(a) Twisted logic.
(b) Cartesian logic.
(c) Non-linear logic.
(d) Sound logic.

5. What are the judges entitled to according to Bdelycleon?
(a) A small percentage of the court fees.
(b) A small percentage of the taxes.
(c) A small percentage of the belongings of those condemned.
(d) A small percentage of the money politicians extort using the courts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Cleon outbid for support at the Boule?

2. What is Cleon's rival, the sausage merchant's real name?

3. How is Cleon's rival able to win?

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

5. What contest do Cleon and his possible replacement engage in?

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