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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his father's attempts to escape, what does Bdelycleon fear?
(a) That his father will try to sell another donkey.
(b) That his slaves will help his father.
(c) That other legal maniacs will try to free his father.
(d) That his slaves will escape.

2. What is Cleon's rival, the sausage merchant's real name?
(a) Agoracritus.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Acokotus.
(d) Zeus.

3. What does peace and Hermes give Trygaeus to thank him for liberating Peace?
(a) Mayfair as his wife.
(b) Harvesthome as a slave.
(c) Harvesthome as his wife.
(d) Another giant beetle.

4. In The Assemblywomen, why is Chremes made fun of by another citizen?
(a) Contributing his belongings to the state.
(b) Dressing like a woman.
(c) Cooking for his wife.
(d) Bowing to a woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Thesmophoriazusae, what did Mnesilochus' cousin agree to do in order to rescue his cousin?

2. Who do the men see women, according to Lysistrata?

3. Why does Dicaeopolis go to see the playwright?

4. In the Wasps, how does Philocleon try to escape the house Bdelycleon confined him in?

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

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