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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his father's attempts to escape, what does Bdelycleon fear?
(a) That other legal maniacs will try to free his father.
(b) That his slaves will escape.
(c) That his father will try to sell another donkey.
(d) That his slaves will help his father.

2. Who do Demosthenes and Nicias think is the cause of their trouble?
(a) Athena.
(b) Their master.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Cleon.

3. Who is Cinesias looking for when he comes to the building occupied by the women?
(a) His daughter, Myrrhine.
(b) His wife, Myrrhine.
(c) His sister, Myrrhine.
(d) His mother, Myrrhine.

4. How is Cinesias treated when he arrives at the building occupied by the women?
(a) His wife gives into intercourse.
(b) He is imprisoned.
(c) He is sent away.
(d) His wife pretends to want intercourse and then abandons him.

5. In Lysistrata, who does the constable think is primarily responsible for the women's attitude?
(a) The men not capable of controlling their woman-folk.
(b) The government.
(c) The women.
(d) The Spartans.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the charges of crimes, who wins the contest of defending themselves to the Knights?

2. How is Cleon's rival able to win?

3. What is the visitor from Sparta hiding under his tunic?

4. What contest do Cleon and his possible replacement engage in?

5. What does Pheidippides predict Strepsiades will do after Pheidippides finishes his training at Socrates' School?

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