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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Male Leader comes into the scene to complain about the _________ of women.

2. Who sends all of the women back inside in order to restore order to the movement?

3. What does Lysistrata offer as proof that the women will be victorious in their efforts?

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

5. The Commissioner notes that a lot of double dealing happens when the people are ___________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people don't realize that Lysistrata and Myrrhine may actually refer to real women in the history of Greece.

Part 1: Why do you think Aristophanes decided to have potentially real characters used in his play?

Part 2: Does the addition of real people to the play strengthen the play or weaken it? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the addition of real people show the affects of the play's actions on society of the time?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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