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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kinesias wearing when he walks into the scene at this part?

2. Who enters the scene with a cloak in front of them in order to conceal their frustration?

3. The Female Chorus offers up a tale about a ________ who hates all men.

4. Who has driven the men of Sparta away from their women, which has left the men doubled up in pain and frustration?

5. The male figure in the story goes out into the forest in order to avoid ____________.

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

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 3

Sex seems to be the main theme and struggle of the play - after all, the women are holding back sexual favors to get their way.

Part 1: Do you think the idea of withholding sex is a good idea to promote peace?

Part 2: Do you think the withholding of sex would work in modern times? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that the women decided that sex was the only way to create peace?

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