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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. Lysistrata is pacing at the start of the play, waiting for the women of ____________ to arrive.

2. Lysistrata looks at first for a _____________ upon which to swear an oath.

3. The Male Leader says that by taking the lead in the battle, he takes his place alongside the great ___________ of Athenian history.

4. Lysistrata talks about unraveling the political and military situation in the city the same way one would unravel __________.

5. Lysistrata notes that when women offered suggestions, they were told to be ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the long story that the Magistrate tells at the start of the scene supposed to illustrate?

2. How does Lysistrata conclude her final statement to the Athenians and Spartans?

3. What does Lysistrata tell the women when she says she understands they are lonely?

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

5. What does Kinesias have to share when he comes out of the temple, though he first talks like a Spartan?

6. What does the Chorus of Women reveal about the way they are dressed?

7. What happens when the Commissioner orders the officers to pry open the doors to the Akropolis?

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

9. How do the men vow to fight the women, even though their bodies ache and the smoke makes them choke?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Magistrate, when he comes in, starts by demeaning the women in order to get them to see reason.

Part 1: Why do you think the Magistrate feels the actions of the women need to stop?

Part 2: Why do you think the Magistrate tries to demean the women? Does he really think it will work?

Part 3: What do you think of the Magistrate? Is this an example of a powerful man? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The battle between men and women is the main conflict of the play, but this is not a theme which is limited to this time period.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of the battle between the sexes?

Part 2: Why is the battle of the sexes something that continues in modern times?

Part 3: Do you think the battle of the sexes can ever be won? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Within the play, the women and men fight for their 'rights' in society - women to have freedom and men to have power.

Part 1: Why do you think women feel they need to have more freedom now?

Part 2: Why do you think the men believe women's freedom is immoral?

Part 3: In fighting to have more, each of the genders seems to play into the stereotypes placed upon them. Why do you think this is the case?

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