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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What god is caught wandering on earth at the end of The Birds?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Athena.
(d) Iris.

2. When Eulipides and Pisthetaerus meet Hoopoe's servant, what does the servant first do to Eulipides and Pisthetaerus?
(a) Bring them to his master.
(b) Make them breakfast.
(c) Tell them where to find the golden fleece.
(d) Attack them.

3. In the Wasps, how does Philocleon try to escape the house Bdelycleon confined him in?
(a) Through the basement.
(b) Through the back door.
(c) Though the chimney.
(d) Through the window.

4. What does Bdelycleon order his slaves to do?
(a) To wall the door.
(b) To nail the door.
(c) To replace the wood door with a steel door.
(d) To cap the chimney.

5. What contest do Cleon and his possible replacement engage in?
(a) Shouting.
(b) Crying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Eulipides and Pisthetaerus claim to be after their encounter with the servant?

2. How do Eulipides and Pisthetaerus think the gods can be supplanted?

3. What god(s) does Trygeaeus find willingly remain in heaven?

4. What does Lysistrata want in the play, Lysistrata?

5. In Lysistrata, what are some of the women trying to do while guarding the building they took over?

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