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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the women took the Acropolis, the Magistrate had trouble with women. What did the last woman do to upset the Magistrate?
(a) Dance during a debate.
(b) Shout for Zeus from the market.
(c) Cry for Adonis on the roof.
(d) Sing during a feast.

2. According to Calonice's first conversation with Lysistrata, which of the following are not part of what a woman can do?
(a) Sit at home.
(b) Look pretty.
(c) Speak for herself.
(d) Wear giant slippers.

3. As they fighting goes on between the Choruses, who "accepts defeat for the time being"?
(a) Stratyllis.
(b) Lampito.
(c) The Chorus of Old Women.
(d) The Chorus of Old Men.

4. How does one woman pretend to be pregnant in order to go home in Part 4 of Lysistrata?
(a) She uses treasures from the temple.
(b) She is actually pregnant.
(c) She uses a helmet.
(d) She uses wool, full of moths.

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

6. In the debate, Right advocates what activity over chattering at the market?
(a) Reading.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Writing.
(d) Thinking.

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

8. In The Clouds, what is the First Creditor collecting for?
(a) The chariot.
(b) The stable fees.
(c) The pony.
(d) The ash-colored horse.

9. In Part 1, Calonice tells Lysistrata that Athenians can always be relied on to be what?
(a) Early.
(b) Athletic.
(c) Late.
(d) Fast.

10. In Lysistrata, after the Acropolis is opened, is it apparent that there are more men or women in the stand-off?
(a) Women, but the men are more powerful.
(b) Men.
(c) Men, but the women are smarter.
(d) Women.

11. Who is the first woman to join Lysistrata?
(a) Cinesias.
(b) Calonice.
(c) Lampito.
(d) Myrrhine.

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

13. In Lysistrata, what are the men going to do with the first woman to exit the temple?
(a) Tie her up.
(b) Banish her.
(c) Burn her at the stake.
(d) Offer her as sacrifice for occupying the temple.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lysistrata expect to be at her meeting first?

2. Why is Lysistrata angry in the beginning of the play?

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

4. How does Socrates feel about teaching Pheidippides?

5. The Men's leader must give up onions in order to do what?

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