Lysistrata Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Lysistrata Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. The Commissioner demands to know why they women are so concerned about ____________.

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

3. The women talk about how they have grown from __________ into powerful womanhood.

4. Lysistrata suggests they all take ______________ to seal their bargain and their plan.

5. When the man becomes ___________, Lysistrata says that the woman should refuse to go all the way.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Chorus of Men believe the women's plot is actually just a cover for?

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

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

4. What does the Commissioner credit with helping the talks that have taken place in the Akropolis?

5. What does the Magistrate condemn the Chorus for doing at the start of this scene?

6. What does Kleonike tell Lysistrata that women are good for, and she says this is only practical to think this?

7. What does the Male Leader tell the rest of the Chorus they have to do in order to teach the women a lesson?

8. What does the Female Leader do to the Male Leader when he threatens her?

9. Why does Kinesias think that Myrrhine should be ashamed of herself?

10. What happens when the Male Leader bangs on the door of the Akropolis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money is another theme that seems to take up a lot of energy in this play, with the women taking over the Treasury as well.

Part 1: Why do you think the women decided that the Treasury might also impact the peace efforts?

Part 2: What do you think the play is trying to say about the roles of sex and money in society? Why?

Part 3: Do you think sex or money has more power in society? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Had the roles of the genders been switched in this story, the reactions to this play would be much different.

Part 1: How do you think the play would have changed if the men were withholding sex from the women?

Part 2: Do you think the play would have been as strong if the women had been more submissive?

Part 3: Why do you think the women are seen as being powerful for taking charge, though if it had been the men, this may not have been the case?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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