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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The women assembled are all ready to do anything to end the war except what?
(a) Cut themselves in two.
(b) Walk through fire.
(c) Sell everything they own.
(d) Renounce sex.

2. Now that Strepsiades tells Pheidippdes all of the fascinating things learned in the school, how does Pheidippdes feel about learning?
(a) Pheidippdes gets excited about the school also.
(b) Pheidippdes still thinks the school is foolish.
(c) Pheidippdes is anxious he isn't smart enough to learn.
(d) Pheidippdes rethinks his original feelings about the school.

3. In Lysistrata, what are the women going to do with the money in the temple?
(a) Take care of it, run the city.
(b) Buy new husbands that aren't soldiers.
(c) Give it to other cities to end the war.
(d) Spend it on clothes.

4. The Chorus of Old Men primarily praise what, as they struggle to the Acropolis?
(a) The Gods.
(b) Athenian Food.
(c) Athenian Warriors.
(d) Athenian Women.

5. What is the plan to get out the women occupying the Acropolis, according to the Men's Leader?
(a) Aske them to leave, or burn all their gowns and robes at home.
(b) Ask them to leave, or go on a sex strike.
(c) Ask them to leave, or smoke them out.
(d) Ask them to leave, or set their homes on fire.

6. Lysistrata comes out from the Acropolis and meets Stratyllis, how does she act?
(a) She sings and dances.
(b) She is aggitated and paces.
(c) She is happy and victorious.
(d) She is thoughtful and smirking.

7. As quoted in Lysistrata, complete Euripides' statement. "There is no beast so shameless as a ____"?
(a) Man.
(b) Woman.
(c) Pig.
(d) Child.

8. The Chorus of Old Men primarily condemn what, as they struggle to the Acropolis?
(a) The Gods.
(b) Spartian music.
(c) Powerful Athenian Warriors.
(d) Reckless Athenian Women.

9. What day does Strepsiades tell Pheidippides he owes the creditors money?
(a) Night and Day Day.
(b) Past and Present Day.
(c) Old and New Day.
(d) Dark and Light Day.

10. What do The Chorus of Old Men carry onto the stage in their first appearance in Lysistrata?
(a) Thrushes, axes, and spears.
(b) Wine, honey, and olives.
(c) Olive wood logs, torches, and live coals.
(d) Ambrosia, nectar, and apples.

11. How is Wrong dressed in Part 3 of The Clouds?
(a) An adolescent with a rooster.
(b) An unhealthy young man who smirks.
(c) An old man in dated but luxurious clothing.
(d) A robust solder from Sparta.

12. As The Chorus of Old Men slowly get their fires going, who runs to the scene?
(a) The Chorus of Old Women.
(b) Lampito.
(c) Lysistrata.
(d) The Chorus of Young Women.

13. In The Clouds, who is "the bravest man that has performed the greatest number of labors"?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Heracles.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Cleon.

14. Who is the leader of The Chorus of Old Women in Lysistrata?
(a) Stratyllis.
(b) Calonice.
(c) Myrrhine.
(d) Lampito.

15. The Women tell a story of Timon to the Men. According to the women, Timon hated men. What didn't Timon hate?
(a) Society.
(b) Women.
(c) Animals.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Strepsiades tells the First Creditor he would make a very good what?

2. In the debate, Right advocates what activity over chattering at the market?

3. As the Choruses exchange words in Lysistrata upon their first meeting, Stratyllis offers to give the Men's Leader a what?

4. How is Right dressed in Part 3 of The Clouds?

5. What is Lysistrata going to do to enforce her ban in Athens?

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