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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nicarchus denounce the Thebian?
(a) He is actually a spy.
(b) His lampwicks may set fire to the Docks.
(c) His doormats will fall apart.
(d) His food will poison the people.

2. What does Dikaiopolis swap with the Thebian?
(a) The crier.
(b) An informer.
(c) The Megeran daughters.
(d) Some pottery.

3. How does Dikaiopolis make peace?
(a) He sends his son as an ambassador.
(b) He pours some wine on the ground.
(c) He gives his life in service to the Spartians.
(d) He signs several treaties.

4. What did Dercetes lose?
(a) His job.
(b) His wife.
(c) His slaves.
(d) His oxen.

5. What does Pheidippdes want to do with his father before Strepsiades brings out the rooster and hen?
(a) Buy his father a horse.
(b) Go to school with him.
(c) Defend his father from the creditors.
(d) Get him certified insane or contact the undertaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dikaiopolis take as tax from the Thebian?

2. In The Clouds, what is the First Creditor collecting for?

3. Who or what are the Chorus of Acharnians looking for when they make their first appearance?

4. The Bride's Slave makes a final plea for some peace from Dikaiopolis. What is her reason?

5. Diakiopolis's whole family gets involved with the peace ritual. What does the daughter bring to sacrifice?

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