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

Short Answer Questions

1. The women are also complaining about the noise of the __________ when they come out to talk to Lysistrata.

2. What does the item(s) that Kinesias is wearing signify him as being frustrated about?

3. ______________ shouts down for Kinesias to identify himself when he approaches.

4. Who dresses the Male Leader in his robes and tunic again, though the Male Leader doesn't think this gesture is sincere?

5. What is NOT one of the things that Myrrhine runs back and forth to fetch from the temple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women withholding sex from the men is more of a punchline in today's society, as evidenced by the jokes in sitcoms and movies.

Part 1: Why do you think women are seen as having more power in the sexual gratification of men?

Part 2: What do you think might happen if women were to withhold sex from men today?

Part 3: Do you think it's fair that women have so much power to control sexual encounters in today's society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

While the subject matter might seem a bit dark and serious at times, it seems that this play is considered a comedy.

Part 1: Why do you think this play is actually considered to be a comedy?

Part 2: Do you think the comedic parts support or diminish the themes of this play? Why?

Part 3: Would you consider this play to be a comedy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of different points at which Aristophanes uses symbolism in his play.

Part 1: What do you think the symbolism of the men carrying wood and fire is? Why?

Part 2: What do you think the symbolism of the women carrying water in pitchers is? Why?

Part 3: How might the scene in which the women douse the men with water be interpreted on a symbolic level? Why?

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