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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Lysistrata when she is called into the room?

2. The Commissioner tells the Messenger to go to _________________ and tell the government to negotiate for peace.

3. The Chorus of Women say they are ready to entertain again, but to keep the ____________ locked, just in case.

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

5. What is NOT one of the things that Myrrhine runs back and forth to fetch from the temple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While the subject matter might seem a bit dark and serious at times, it seems that this play is considered a comedy.

Part 1: Why do you think this play is actually considered to be a comedy?

Part 2: Do you think the comedic parts support or diminish the themes of this play? Why?

Part 3: Would you consider this play to be a comedy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Magistrate, when he comes in, starts by demeaning the women in order to get them to see reason.

Part 1: Why do you think the Magistrate feels the actions of the women need to stop?

Part 2: Why do you think the Magistrate tries to demean the women? Does he really think it will work?

Part 3: What do you think of the Magistrate? Is this an example of a powerful man? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Money is another theme that seems to take up a lot of energy in this play, with the women taking over the Treasury as well.

Part 1: Why do you think the women decided that the Treasury might also impact the peace efforts?

Part 2: What do you think the play is trying to say about the roles of sex and money in society? Why?

Part 3: Do you think sex or money has more power in society? Why?

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