10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Strepsiades decide to enroll in Socrates' school at the beginning of the play?
2. What happens when Strepsiades attempts to learn at the Thinkery?
3. What is the central debate presented at the Thinkery?
4. How does Pheidippides respond when his father first forces him to attend the Thinkery?
5. What does Pheidippides do after he masters the art of rhetoric at the Thinkery?
6. What does Pheidippides threaten to do after beating his father?
7. How does Strepsiades respond when he realizes what his son has become?
8. What do the Clouds reveal about their true nature near the end of the play?
9. What does the play suggest about the relationship between clever argument and moral responsibility?
10. How does Aristophanes portray Socrates and the Thinkery in this play?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
