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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is specifically targeted in Bdelycleon's counter-argument?
(a) Siseron.
(b) The government as a whole.
(c) Nobody is targeted.
(d) Cleon.

2. What happens when Bdelycleon tries to sell the donkey himself?
(a) Philocleon tries to sell a horse.
(b) Philocleon tries to escape again.
(c) Philocleon tries to hide under the donkey.
(d) Philocleon tries to kill the donkey.

3. In Thesmophoriazusae, what do the women do with Mnesilochus after uncovering his identity?
(a) They turn him over to Athenian's authorities.
(b) They bite him.
(c) They castrate him.
(d) The send him away.

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

5. In Thesmophoriazusae, who warns the women of a spy in their mists during the court proceedings?
(a) Demeter.
(b) Cleisthenes.
(c) No-one.
(d) Agathon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bdelycleon's father's affliction?

2. What are the judges entitled to according to Bdelycleon?

3. At the beginning of The Knights, what are Demosthenes and Nicias complaining about?

4. Who does Eulipides and Pisthetaerus come to meet in the woods look like?

5. What contest do Cleon and his possible replacement engage in?

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