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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. Instead, Kleonike suggests that the oath be sworn with a _____________.

2. The Commissioner talks about making a deal that will outfit the Athenian __________ with wood to make repairs.

3. Kleonike tells Lysistrata to be _______ as women are supposed to be good for only certain things.

4. _____________ says she will bring he men of Sparta over to her plan, and then the plan can be extended.

5. Who is NOT one of the women who complain that since the men have been at war, they've hardly been home at all?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Female Leader speaks of having invested her sons in the life and worth of Athens, what does she suggest?

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

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

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

5. What happens as the officers attempt to arrest the women who are blocking the way to the Akropolis?

6. What does the Commissioner say the males have done, which has caused the chaos to erupt?

7. After Lysistrata disappears to get Myrrhine, what does Kinesias complain about?

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

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

10. What does the Messenger tell the Commissioner about the state of affairs in Sparta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

War is another of the many themes touched upon in the play "Lysistrata." The men are battling and the women begin to battle the men.

Part 1: Why is war such an important part of Greek society?

Part 2: Do you think a society will ever be able to abstain from war completely? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think war is such an important part of the world today? Or is it?

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

Money is another theme that seems to take up a lot of energy in this play, with the women taking over the Treasury as well.

Part 1: Why do you think the women decided that the Treasury might also impact the peace efforts?

Part 2: What do you think the play is trying to say about the roles of sex and money in society? Why?

Part 3: Do you think sex or money has more power in society? Why?

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