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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Dicaeopolis fears the mob, who does Dicaeopolis go to see for help?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) The Persian king.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Euripides.

3. What happened to the Acharnians' farms before the play begins?
(a) They were sold to Sparta.
(b) They were burned down by Spartans.
(c) They were built on loose soil.
(d) They had good crops.

4. In the Wasps, how does Philocleon try to escape the house Bdelycleon confined him in?
(a) Though the chimney.
(b) Through the window.
(c) Through the back door.
(d) Through the basement.

5. What does Cleon do after the contest of defending themselves to the Knights?
(a) He accuses everyone of treason for not supporting him.
(b) He goes to the doctor as he can no longer speak.
(c) He thanks the merchant for the sausage.
(d) He thanks everyone for their support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the teacher eventually decide about Strepsiades?

2. Who are Cleon and his rival trying to convince of their worth?

3. Who is going to war while Dicaeopolis is at the contest?

4. What is Strepsiades trying to do after relenting over beating Pheidippides?

5. How does Bdelycleon counter his father's arguments?

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