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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Chorus of Acharnians finds Dikaiopolis, what do they want to do to him?
(a) Stone him.
(b) Offer a sacrifice.
(c) Watch the sacrifice.
(d) Burn him at the stake.

2. What does The Chorus of Acharnians cry when the first pitcher is finished?
(a) Hail to the champion.
(b) Stone the winner.
(c) Fear strike the last to finish.
(d) Hurry all you others.

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 don't say how they feel.
(d) The Chorus of Acharnians are angry with Dikaiopolis.

4. What does Dikaiopolis give the Megarian for the girls?
(a) Pepper and cheese.
(b) Wine and olives
(c) Salt and garlic.
(d) Milk and peaches.

5. Who does Dikaiopolis meet after he leaves the assembly for home?
(a) The assembly.
(b) Amphitheus.
(c) The Chorus of Acharnians .
(d) Theorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Third Messenger announces what?

2. What does Dikaiopolis do after he makes peace?

3. What does the champion of Pitcher Day win?

4. What is the name of the school Pheidippides is to attend?

5. What is Strepsiades ordered to do as he lays in bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dikaiopolis set up his shop?

2. Describe the outfit Dikaiopolis assembles for his defense.

3. Dikaiopolis refuses business only to one slave. Why is that?

4. Describe "The Great King's Eye."

5. Describe Dikaiopolis in the beginning of The Acharnians.

6. What kind of student is Strepsiades?

7. What does the Chorus of Acharnians look like?

8. What does the sacrifice Dikaiopolis makes with the peace look like?

9. Present the argument that finally wins a few drops of peace from Dikaiopolis.

10. The Leader of The Chorus of The Clouds directly addresses the audience just after Strepsiades enters The Thinkery. Summarize their direct appeal.

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