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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lysistrata, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do The Chorus of Old Men carry onto the stage in their first appearance in Lysistrata?
(a) Olive wood logs, torches, and live coals.
(b) Thrushes, axes, and spears.
(c) Ambrosia, nectar, and apples.
(d) Wine, honey, and olives.

2. In The Clouds, who is "the bravest man that has performed the greatest number of labors"?
(a) Cleon.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Heracles.

3. Dercetes comes to Dikaiopolis's home, begging for what?
(a) Lamp wicks.
(b) Peace.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Thrush.

4. How is Wrong dressed in Part 3 of The Clouds?
(a) An unhealthy young man who smirks.
(b) An old man in dated but luxurious clothing.
(c) An adolescent with a rooster.
(d) A robust solder from Sparta.

5. In the debate, Right advocates what activity over chattering at the market?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Exercising.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lamachus is faced with a surprise skirmish and needs peace, but Dikaiopolis has other plans. What are they?

2. What is Dikaiopolis doing when he sees Lamachus return from battle?

3. In the end of The Acharnians, Dikaiopolis claims he is keen to do what?

4. What does Right talk about in his big speech, debating with Wrong?

5. Who provides the rules for Right and Wrong's argument?

(see the answer key)

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