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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT one of the things Kinesias feels Myrrhine should be ashamed of since she has left?

3. The Female Leader tells the Male Leader he looks more like a ____________ than ever.

4. Lysistrata tells the men that now that they've agreed, they must now ___________ themselves.

5. Kinesias eagerly urges Myrrhine to __________ with him, but she stalls him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Lysistrata is a character few people can forget after reading this play.

Part 1: Why do you think Lysistrata believes that only women can help to bring peace to the society?

Part 2: What might have motivated Lysistrata to be the one to be in charge of this new plan?

Part 3: Do you think you would have followed Lysistrata if you were a part of the society of the time?

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