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6. Why was Aristophanes wrong in accusing Lamachus of profiting from his job?

  • Military generals weren't paid
  • It was well known that Lamachus was poor
  • Lamachus' pay cheque was always public
  • Men weren't paid at all if they were aged 40 or more

7. Why was Aristophanes wrong in accusing Lamachus of avoiding places of battle?

  • Lamachus had killed the prince of Sparta just before the play was performed
  • The Assembly voted on where to send military generals
  • He had lost an arm in battle just before the play was performed
  • Clean himself chose where Lamachus was to go

8. What does Aristophanes accuse Lamachus of second in the opening scene?

  • Staying at home and not going to fight at all
  • Avoiding battle by going places where there was no fighting
  • Secretly making peace with the Spartans
  • Blackmailing the members of the Assembly

9. What does Lamachus' name mean?

  • Bald Man
  • Great Fighter
  • King of the waves
  • Cowardly Fighter