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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Acharnians, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of The Acharnians, who arrives late to the assembly and speaks to the crowd first?
(a) Theorus.
(b) Amphitheus.
(c) The Ambassador.
(d) Diakaiopolis.

2. How does Dikaiopolis finally get the Chorus of Acharnians to listen to his side of the story?
(a) He holds the Chorus of Acharnians at knifepoint.
(b) He threatens to kill a baby.
(c) He makes his wife throw stones from the roof.
(d) He threatens to kill a basket of coals.

3. How does The Chorus of Acharnians feel about Dikaiopolis after all of his trading?
(a) The Chorus of Acharnians praises Dikaiopolis.
(b) The Chorus of Acharnians are indifferent to Dikaiopolis.
(c) The Chorus of Acharnians are angry with Dikaiopolis.
(d) The Chorus of Acharnians don't say how they feel.

4. Who is the second ambassador in the assembly to speak?
(a) Theorus.
(b) Nicarchus.
(c) Ismenias.
(d) Dercetes.

5. After Dikaiopolis removes the informer and goes into his house, a Thebian stops outside with his entourage. What do they do?
(a) Start a riot.
(b) Play loud music.
(c) Try and go to sleep.
(d) Open a rival market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not a part of the costume Dikaiopolis assembles?

2. Who eats Dikaiopolis's lunch?

3. What happens after Dikaiopolis finishes his defense?

4. How much does the first Ambassador make in a day?

5. Who does Dikaiopolis meet after he leaves the assembly for home?

(see the answer key)

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