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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the chorus of old men dressed when they arrive at Bdelycleon's home?
(a) As cats.
(b) As wasps.
(c) As donkeys.
(d) As birds.

2. What contest do Cleon and his possible replacement engage in?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Crying.

3. At the beginning of The Knights, what are Demosthenes and Nicias complaining about?
(a) The high taxes.
(b) A beating they received from their master.
(c) The government.
(d) The war with Sparta.

4. In the Knights, what do the slaves want to do that has been forbidden?
(a) Kill Cleon.
(b) Go see an Oracle.
(c) Go back to their master.
(d) Go to Sparta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the debate, what does Philocleon like about the court?

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

3. What happens to Amphitheus?

4. Who do Demosthenes and Nicias think is the cause of their trouble?

5. At the think-shop, who is Strepsiades presented to after his enrollment?

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