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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Peace, why is War leaving heaven after his servant returns empty handed from earth?
(a) He needs to go find the other gods.
(b) He needs to find new pestle.
(c) He wants to renounce his godhood.
(d) He wants more salad.

2. Who is being tried in the makeshift court Bdelycleon in his house at the end of The Wasps?
(a) Philocleon.
(b) A duck.
(c) A dog.
(d) Cleon.

3. What does Trygaeus propose to Hermes in exchange for his help?
(a) To give him more sacrifices if he helps him feed the beetle.
(b) To give him more sacrifices if he helps him make war.
(c) To give him more sacrifices if he helps him free peace.
(d) If he helps him open the gates to heaven.

4. In Peace, what are the gods feelings about the war in Greece?
(a) Tired of it.
(b) Like it.
(c) Envious.
(d) Resigned.

5. Who arrives in the city after the chorus of men commiserates with Cinesias?
(a) A Spartan woman.
(b) A Spartan herald.
(c) A Spartan governor.
(d) A Spartan merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Knights, what do the slaves tell the audience?

2. Who enrolls in the think-shop in Pheidippides' stead?

3. What is the visitor from Sparta hiding under his tunic?

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

5. What is Pheidippides' vice as introduced in the beginning of The Clouds?

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