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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men vow they will fight ______________ the same way they fought in the wars.
(a) The priests.
(b) Their desires.
(c) The government.
(d) The women.

2. Who is the pretty young woman who arrives in time for Lysistrata's meeting of the women of the town?
(a) Myrrhine.
(b) Lampito.
(c) Kleonike.
(d) Maria.

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

4. The Chorus of Men appears, carrying a pot containing ___________ and branches of wood.
(a) Oil.
(b) Ash.
(c) Fire.
(d) Wine.

5. Who is told to go to Sparta to spread the word about the plan of Lysistrata?
(a) Myrrhine.
(b) Kleonike.
(c) Boiotia.
(d) Lampito.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lysistrata say the women will do for the men, which angers the Commissioner?

4. Lysistrata explains that the women must make themselves as _____________ as they can.

5. Kleonike reluctantly takes hold of the _____________ with Lysistrata.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Chorus of Men take off their cloaks at the start of the scene?

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

3. What does the Male Leader remind the Chorus of men to do with the pot and the wood?

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

5. What does the Female Leader suggest now that peace is at hand, which the Male Leader initially refuses?

6. What does Lampito demand from Lysistrata when she arrives at the meeting Lysistrata has called?

7. What do to the women talk about as they prepare for battle with the men?

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

9. What does Lysistrata think will happen if the women of Greece take control?

10. What does the Commissioner order the Chorus to do when he comes out of the temple?

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