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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lysistrata says that when ___________ agrees, she is the only one who is worthy of being called a woman.

2. The Commissioner says that as ____________, they are responsible for what is happening.

3. The Male Leader tells the men of the Chorus, they must go to the _____________ in order to regain control.

4. The Female Leader mocks the ____________ passed by men after the women remove another layer of clothes.

5. The Chorus of Men appears, carrying a pot containing ___________ and branches of wood.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as the Men and the Women go head to head in the battle?

2. What does Lysistrata remind the Commissioner when the women overwhelm the officers at the Akropolis?

3. Who is Kinesias followed by when he comes into the Temple?

4. What happens when the Male Leader talks about the injuries that have been done to them?

5. What does Lysistrata reveal to the Female Leader when she asks Lysistrata what is wrong?

6. How does Lysistrata think that salvation can be gained for women?

7. What do the women say amongst themselves as they realize the men are at the temple waiting for them?

8. What does Myrrhine tell Kinesias as she appears on the roof to talk to him?

9. What happens when the Commissioner orders the officers to pry open the doors to the Akropolis?

10. What kinds of crude jokes does the Commissioner make to the Messenger from Sparta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sex seems to be the main theme and struggle of the play - after all, the women are holding back sexual favors to get their way.

Part 1: Do you think the idea of withholding sex is a good idea to promote peace?

Part 2: Do you think the withholding of sex would work in modern times? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that the women decided that sex was the only way to create peace?

Essay Topic 2

It seems that in this play, appearance is something which matters more to the characters than it seems.

Part 1: Why do the women and the men slowly strip down their clothing when they are getting ready for battle?

Part 2: Why does Lysistrata dress up the Magistrate during a scene of the play?

Part 3: What does the author seem to be saying about clothes and appearance in this play? Why is this important?

Essay Topic 3

What's compelling about this play is that in the quest for peace, the women fight with the men - which seems to be a contradiction.

Part 1: Does one always have to fight for peace? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think the women thought it was okay to fight the men to get what they wanted?

Part 3: Do you think the women are being hypocritical in fighting the men on their journey toward peace? Why or why not?

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