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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