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

Short Answer Questions

1. When _____________ reads the parchment, the women are convinced and see her point.

2. Who does Kinesias want to see when he approaches the building and Lysistrata?

3. Kinesias talks about how __________ things have been since Myrrhine has been gone.

4. After the prayer is finished, ________________ goes out of the scene.

5. One of the women's complaints is that they are _____________ in the Akropolis when they come out to talk to Lysistrata.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of different points at which Aristophanes uses symbolism in his play.

Part 1: What do you think the symbolism of the men carrying wood and fire is? Why?

Part 2: What do you think the symbolism of the women carrying water in pitchers is? Why?

Part 3: How might the scene in which the women douse the men with water be interpreted on a symbolic level? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Women withholding sex from the men is more of a punchline in today's society, as evidenced by the jokes in sitcoms and movies.

Part 1: Why do you think women are seen as having more power in the sexual gratification of men?

Part 2: What do you think might happen if women were to withhold sex from men today?

Part 3: Do you think it's fair that women have so much power to control sexual encounters in today's society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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