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1. What is Dicaeopolis waiting for at the beginning of Acharnians and why?

At the beginning of the play Acharnians, Dicaeopolis is waiting for the Pnyx assembly to start because he wants to present his case for stopping the ongoing war against Sparta.

2. How important are the discussions by the orators preceding Dicaeopolis?

The orators that precede Dicaeopolis do not speak of anything important and consist of a talk by the ambassador, the messenger and the Thracian. They all complain about trivial matters, such as the temperature in their last assignment or the lavish lifestyle they had to "endure."

3. Why is Dicaeopolis frustrated after the assembly adjournment?

After the assembly adjournment, Dicaeopolis grows frustrated because he wasn't allowed to make his case for peace. The previous orators took all the time allowable to talk about trivial topics.

4. Why does the gang of Acharnians pursue Amphitheus?

The gang of Acharnians pursues Amphitheus because the Spartans destroyed their farms during the war. They seek revenge because Amphitheus is a Spartan.

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