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6. How does Aristophanes parody Telephus' honesty in the Acharnians?

  • Dikaiopolis gives a speech about how Telephus was actually a liar despite his honest presentation
  • Dikaiopolis sacrifices his daughters to illustrate his honesty, just as Telephus sacrifices his son
  • Dikaiopolis puts his head on an execution block when telling the truth just as Telephus does
  • Dikaiopolis repeats the truth again and again to mock the repetitive language in Telephus

7. Who wrote Telephus?

  • Euripides
  • Cleon
  • Aristophanes
  • Agamemnon

8. Which of the following best describes typical Greek Tragedies?

  • Based on mythology
  • Based on Zeus, his brothers and his sisters
  • Based on current events
  • Based on Spartan legends

9. What were Greek Comedies based on?

  • Spartan Legend
  • Future Events and Outcomes
  • Contemporary events
  • Greek Mythology

10. Who was Euripides?

  • A prominent pro-war politician
  • A Comic Playwright
  • A Tragic Playwright
  • Aristophanes' Brother who was a playwright