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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Strepsiades expected to learn at the school in which he enrolls?

2. Who is going to war while Dicaeopolis is at the contest?

3. Who do Demosthenes and Nicias think is the cause of their trouble?

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

5. What does peace and Hermes give Trygaeus to thank him for liberating Peace?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Peace, why do you think Trygaeus thought peace was dead?

2. Why is Dicaeopolis frustrated after the assembly adjournment?

3. In Peace, why do you think the god of war needs a new pestle?

4. Why does the gang of Acharnians pursue Amphitheus?

5. In Peace, what prevented peace form coming back according to Trygaeus and Hermes?

6. Why is Strepsiades expelled shortly after his enrollment at the school in The Clouds?

7. What reversal of fortune does Philocleon experience at the end of The Wasps?

8. Why does Dicaeopolis risk his life for his anti-war cause?

9. Where does Strepsiades want to enroll his son Pheidippides in The Clouds?

10. In Peace, why does Trygaeus want to see the gods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As with many of Aristophanes' works, discuss the satire depicted in the culture of Athen's judicial system and Cleon. Discuss the accusations Aristophanes makes against Cleon in Wasps. Use examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Plutus, the last known play of Aristophanes, begins to look towards the pattern of New Comedy rather than old comedy. Discuss how Plutus fits into the role of New Comedy based on themes, writing style and other literary elements.

Essay Topic 3

Thesmophoriazusae examines women in Greek society by depicting women and the poet, Euripides, who angered them through his frequent portrayal of their vices which has led to their oppression. Discuss how Aristophanes changes his depiction of women from the beginning of the play with Euripides to the end of the play. What does this acknowledge?

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