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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Clouds, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dikaiopolis want to do before his trial?
(a) Prepare a statement.
(b) Hire an attorney.
(c) Change clothes.
(d) Acquire a bribe.

2. According to Socrates, why does a gnat make a humming noise?
(a) It's a mating call.
(b) Wind goes straight through its intestinal passage. It's a gnat fart.
(c) The speed of its wings produce a sound.
(d) That's just the sound it makes.

3. How much longer after the second ambassador does the assembly stay open?
(a) They see several more ambassadors, and close.
(b) They work into the night.
(c) They close after the second ambassador.
(d) They see one more ambassador, then close.

4. What does the second ambassador bring as a gift during the assembly?
(a) Peace.
(b) A few poorly equipped soldiers.
(c) Wine.
(d) A second King's Eye.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This isn't the first time Dikaiopolis got in trouble with the government. What was his past offense?

2. How does Dikaiopolis make peace?

3. What did Dercetes lose?

4. How do Ismenias and the slaves pack Nicharus?

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

(see the answer key)

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