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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Thesmophoriazusae, what do the women try to do to Mnesilochus to confirm that he is a man?
(a) Undress him.
(b) Imprison him.
(c) Expel him from the assembly.
(d) Kill him.

2. How is the chorus of old men dressed when they arrive at Bdelycleon's home?
(a) As wasps.
(b) As cats.
(c) As birds.
(d) As donkeys.

3. What is Bdelycleon's father's affliction?
(a) He loves the courts.
(b) He loves women.
(c) He loves women.
(d) He loves drinking.

4. How does Bdelycleon counter his father's arguments?
(a) He says that defendants have too much power over judges.
(b) He says that the people attending the courts are too old.
(c) He says politicians are the ones with real power and use the court for personal gain.
(d) He says that judges have too much power and the courts should be disbanded.

5. What happens to Amphitheus?
(a) He goes back to Sparta.
(b) He has a meal with Acharnians.
(c) He visits Acharnian farms.
(d) He is captured by a gang of Acharnians.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thesmophoriazusae, what does Mnesilochus do to defend himself after being uncovered as a man?

2. What does the visitor from Sparta want?

3. Who is Demosthenes and Nicias' master?

4. How is Cleon's rival able to win?

5. Who is specifically targeted in Bdelycleon's counter-argument?

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