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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is going to war while Dicaeopolis is at the contest?
(a) Amphitheus.
(b) Euripides.
(c) The Acharnians.
(d) Lamachus.

2. How is the chorus of old men dressed when they arrive at Bdelycleon's home?
(a) As birds.
(b) As donkeys.
(c) As cats.
(d) As wasps.

3. Who does the teacher ask for to replace Strepsiades?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Pheidippides.

4. In the Knights, what do the slaves tell the audience?
(a) Everyone is afraid of Cleon.
(b) Cleon is being emancipated.
(c) Everyone loves Cleon.
(d) Cleon is a Spartan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Bdelycleon and his father, Philocleon's, views on Cleon?

2. What is the relationship between Strepsiades and Pheidippides?

3. What is Bdelycleon's father's affliction?

4. How successful is Dicaeopolis' argument to the crowd?

5. Who is Demosthenes and Nicias' master?

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