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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinesias comes in with the Athenians and demands to see ________________.

2. What does the item(s) that Kinesias is wearing signify him as being frustrated about?

3. Who comes out of the Akropolis, drunk and belligerent when the door is pounded upon?

4. Each trip Myrrhine makes to the temple leaves Kinesias more and more ______________.

5. The __________ negotiate which parts of the country each city will control, using Peace's body.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What's compelling about this play is that in the quest for peace, the women fight with the men - which seems to be a contradiction.

Part 1: Does one always have to fight for peace? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think the women thought it was okay to fight the men to get what they wanted?

Part 3: Do you think the women are being hypocritical in fighting the men on their journey toward peace? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At one point, the women prove to be wittier than the men during a verbal exchange.

Part 1: Why do you think Aristophanes decided to have the women be wittier in this play?

Part 2: Do you think wit or strength is more important during conflict? Why?

Part 3: Do you think the men are being treated unfairly in this play? Like caricatures of themselves in their gender role? Why or why not?

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