The Complete Plays Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Complete Plays Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In Thesmophoraizusae, who speaks for the prosecution in the case against Euripides?

2. In Thesmophoriazusae, who speaks in Euripides' defense at the women's court?

3. What river does Dionysus go across?

4. In Lysistrata, who does the constable think is primarily responsible for the women's attitude?

5. Who is Cinesias looking for when he comes to the building occupied by the women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Lysistrata hope to put in place with the support of the other women?

2. How does Euripides rescue Mnesilochus after his arrest?

3. Who becomes king of the birds at the end of The Birds?

4. Who volunteers to spy on the women on behalf of Euripides in Thesmophoraizusae?

5. In The Birds, what happens to Eulipides and Pisthetaerus after they eat the root given by Hoopoe?

6. Who and what are the Eulipides and Pisthetaerus looking for in The Birds?

7. Why do the women want to take power in The Assemblywomen and how do they plan on overthrowing the men?

8. Why is Dionysus changing clothes so often in the middle of The Frogs?

9. How is Praxagora's husband reacting to the new rules instating by Praxagora?

10. What is Pisthetaerus' plan for gaining control over earth and heaven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Strepsiades' character in the play Clouds. What is his role in the play? Is he the protagonist or the antagonist? Use the book and examples of Strepsiades' character and actions to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

As with many of Aristophanes' works, discuss the satire depicted in the culture of Athen's judicial system and Cleon. Discuss the accusations Aristophanes makes against Cleon in Wasps. Use examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Although the Birds intertwine comedy and fantasy, the play makes philosophical statements about the human condition, including acceptance of one's reality. Taking this statement, explain how Aristophanes examines this condition and what he concludes.

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