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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Demosthenes and Nicias' master?
(a) Lemos.
(b) Demos.
(c) Amos.
(d) Scemos.

2. Who are Cleon and his rival trying to convince of their worth?
(a) The chorus.
(b) Demos.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athens' government.

3. How is Cleon outbid for support at the Boule?
(a) The merchant goes on strike.
(b) The sausage seller threatens the council.
(c) Cleon is not outbid.
(d) The sausage seller promises free food to the council.

4. What is the reaction of the one that is supposed to replace Cleon?
(a) Overjoyed.
(b) He refuses the honor.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Skeptical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dicaeopolis go to see the playwright?

2. In the Knights, what do the slaves want to do that has been forbidden?

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

4. When Dicaeopolis fears the mob, who does Dicaeopolis go to see for help?

5. What happens after Dicaeopolis finishes his speech to the crowd?

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