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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Thesmophoraizusae, who speaks for the prosecution in the case against Euripides?
(a) Mnesilochus.
(b) Agathon.
(c) Cleisthenes.
(d) Micca and a vendor.

2. In Lysistrata, what are some of the women trying to do while guarding the building they took over?
(a) Sneak out to have sex.
(b) Go to Sparta.
(c) Kill their husband.
(d) Sneak out to have food.

3. In Thesmophoriazusae, how did the women try to uncover the spy during the court proceedings?
(a) They ask each other who they know in the crowd.
(b) They sing.
(c) They call for a man to decide who is ugly enough to be a man.
(d) They undress.

4. What do Demosthenes and Nicas accuse their fellow slave, Paphlagon, of doing?
(a) Not cleaning the beetle's stall.
(b) Cooking bad food and accusing them.
(c) Not doing his share of chores.
(d) Weaseling his way into a position of trust for personal gain.

5. What does Dicaeopolis agree to?
(a) To go back to Sparta.
(b) To talk to the assembly to help lower taxes.
(c) To enlist in Athens' army.
(d) To put his head on the chopping block while he makes his case to the crowd.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is getting married at the end of The Birds?

3. In Peace, what is Hermes trying to prevent after War leaves heaven?

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

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

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