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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) Micca and a vendor.
(b) Mnesilochus.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Cleisthenes.

2. What type of contest is Dicaeopolis invited to participate in?
(a) Chess.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Darts.
(d) Drinking.

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 undress.
(c) They sing.
(d) They call for a man to decide who is ugly enough to be a man.

4. What god(s) does Trygeaeus find willingly remain in heaven?
(a) The god of war and Hermes.
(b) Zeus.
(c) The goddess of poverty.
(d) The god of wealth.

5. Who do the men see women, according to Lysistrata?
(a) As rascals.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Unfaithful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Lysistrata, what are some of the women trying to do while guarding the building they took over?

2. How old is Dicaeopolis?

3. What does Dicaeopolis do after the closing of the assembly?

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

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

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