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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when Bdelycleon tries to sell the donkey himself?
(a) Philocleon tries to kill the donkey.
(b) Philocleon tries to escape again.
(c) Philocleon tries to hide under the donkey.
(d) Philocleon tries to sell a horse.

3. What is the reaction of the one that is supposed to replace Cleon?
(a) He refuses the honor.
(b) Overjoyed.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Skeptical.

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

5. What is Pheidippides' vice as introduced in the beginning of The Clouds?
(a) Women.
(b) Cards.
(c) Drug.
(d) Horse betting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the Acharnians' farms before the play begins?

2. Who do Demosthenes and Nicias think is the cause of their trouble?

3. What became of Pheidippides?

4. What are the women preparing for at the beginning of Thesmophoriazusae?

5. Who greets Trygaeus upon his arrival at the gates of heaven?

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