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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. The Commissioner demands to know why they women are so concerned about ____________.

2. Lysistrata compares the life of a city to a __________ newly shaved off a sheep.

3. The Chorus of Men remove another layer of clothing to give the women a whiff of _____________.

4. What are the women of the Chorus of Women carrying as they notice the men?

5. What can be heard as the two women pass a goblet back and forth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Chorus of Men carrying when they enter the scene at the beginning of Part 2?

2. Who is Kinesias followed by when he comes into the Temple?

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

4. Why do the Chorus of Men remove another layer of clothing, as they explain to the women?

5. As the men arrange the wood and themselves for the attack, who approaches them?

6. What does the Male Leader say to the men as they are walking into the scene?

7. What does the Old Man have to say about the hunter in the story that they have told?

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

9. What does Lysistrata tell the Spartans and the Athenians to do when they all come out of the Temple?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems that in this play, appearance is something which matters more to the characters than it seems.

Part 1: Why do the women and the men slowly strip down their clothing when they are getting ready for battle?

Part 2: Why does Lysistrata dress up the Magistrate during a scene of the play?

Part 3: What does the author seem to be saying about clothes and appearance in this play? Why is this important?

Essay Topic 2

Beyond the idea of gender differences, the play also tackles the more general theme of power and of control.

Part 1: Why are the women concerned that the men have more control or power in society?

Part 2: Why are the men interested in being in control over the women?

Part 3: Do you think the theme of control and power are applicable to today's society? Why or why not? In what ways, if so?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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