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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lysistrata is upset because it seems that the women want to ____________.

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

3. Myrrhine says that she will come back if Kinesias stops the ___________.

4. What does Lysistrata see when she is standing where she is, calling the others to battle?

5. Where does Lysistrata appear, telling the women to be ready for battle?

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

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 3

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?

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