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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Mnesilochus and his cousin going to at the beginning of Thesmophoriazusae?
(a) Athena's banquet.
(b) Poseidon feast.
(c) Zeus Festival.
(d) Demeter festival.

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

3. After the charges of crimes, who wins the contest of defending themselves to the Knights?
(a) Cleon.
(b) The merchant.
(c) The sausage merchant.
(d) The backer.

4. Who does the oracle predict will replace Cleon?
(a) A general.
(b) A sausage vendor.
(c) A god.
(d) A backer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Cleon and the sausage merchant are off stage, who is praised in the first part of the speech by the chorus?

2. What are Eulipides and Pisthetaerus transforming into in the woods?

3. In Thesmophoriazusae, what punishment do the women want to apply to Mnesilochus' cousin?

4. What does Pheidippides predict Strepsiades will do after Pheidippides finishes his training at Socrates' School?

5. How is Cinesias treated when he arrives at the building occupied by the women?

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