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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lysistrata says that when ___________ agrees, she is the only one who is worthy of being called a woman.
(a) Boiotia.
(b) Lampito.
(c) Myrrhine.
(d) Kleonike.

2. The Male Leader says that by taking the lead in the battle, he takes his place alongside the great ___________ of Athenian history.
(a) Heroes.
(b) Martyrs.
(c) Gods.
(d) Saints.

3. Kleonike tells Lysistrata to be _______ as women are supposed to be good for only certain things.
(a) Practical.
(b) Humble.
(c) Honest.
(d) Quiet.

4. The Chorus of Men remove another layer of clothing to give the women a whiff of _____________.
(a) Dirt.
(b) Manhood.
(c) Power.
(d) Sweat.

5. What is NOT one of the things that happen when the Male Leader and the Female Leader meet?
(a) They embrace.
(b) They challenge each other's right to speak.
(c) They ridicule each other.
(d) They threaten each other.

6. Lysistrata admits that her plan also includes taking over ___________ Temple and the Akropolis.
(a) Mars'.
(b) Zeus'.
(c) Athene's.
(d) Apollo's.

7. The Chorus of Men take off their ________, revealing they are ready for battle.
(a) Armor.
(b) Helmets.
(c) Cloaks.
(d) Pants.

8. What does the Female Leader notice from the men's pots so she tells the women to stop?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Wood.
(d) Oil.

9. The Commissioner talks about how they have allowed their women too much ______________.
(a) Money.
(b) Power.
(c) Peace.
(d) Freedom.

10. The Commissioner condemns the Chorus for fighting in the _____________.
(a) Arena.
(b) Temple.
(c) Public square.
(d) Grass.

11. Lysistrata says the first thing the women will do when they are in control is to rid the marketplace of ___________.
(a) Pickpockets.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Children.
(d) Men.

12. The Male Leader tells the men they must retake the ____________ and teach the women a lesson.
(a) Temple.
(b) Treasury.
(c) Church.
(d) Senate.

13. Lysistrata looks at first for a _____________ upon which to swear an oath.
(a) Child.
(b) Shield.
(c) Knife.
(d) Sword.

14. Kleonike reminds Lysistrata that women are supposed to be pretty, ornamental, and __________.
(a) Sexy.
(b) Loud.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Powerful.

15. The Chorus of Women point out that the men have left Athens with ___________.
(a) Terror.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Ruins.
(d) Ash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has seized the Treasury so the Commissioner cannot go through with his deal?

2. Who is the big strapping woman who arrives in time for Lysistrata's meeting of the women of the area?

3. To whom do the Women pray in order to have strength and guidance?

4. Lysistrata says that she has been thinking about the state of ___________ for a long time.

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

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