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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The _______________ pour out of the temple, overwhelming the Commissioner and the men.

2. What does the grabbing in #93 do to the Male Leader in the play?

3. What is making the men in the Chorus choke as they are trying to reach the temple?

4. The only way that Greece can attain unity and ________ is if the women take control, according to Lysistrata.

5. Who is the big strapping woman who arrives in time for Lysistrata's meeting of the women of the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lysistrata reveal to the Female Leader when she asks Lysistrata what is wrong?

2. Why does Kinesias think that Myrrhine should be ashamed of herself?

3. How does Lysistrata think that salvation can be gained for women?

4. What happens when the Male Leader talks about the injuries that have been done to them?

5. What happens when the Male Leader bangs on the door of the Akropolis?

6. When the Female Leader speaks of having invested her sons in the life and worth of Athens, what does she suggest?

7. Why can't the Commissioner complete a deal with the Athenian fleet to outfit the fleet with wood?

8. Who is Kinesias followed by when he comes into the Temple?

9. What does the Magistrate condemn the Chorus for doing at the start of this scene?

10. What does the Commissioner credit with helping the talks that have taken place in the Akropolis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, the women prove to be wittier than the men during a verbal exchange.

Part 1: Why do you think Aristophanes decided to have the women be wittier in this play?

Part 2: Do you think wit or strength is more important during conflict? Why?

Part 3: Do you think the men are being treated unfairly in this play? Like caricatures of themselves in their gender role? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Within the play, the women and men fight for their 'rights' in society - women to have freedom and men to have power.

Part 1: Why do you think women feel they need to have more freedom now?

Part 2: Why do you think the men believe women's freedom is immoral?

Part 3: In fighting to have more, each of the genders seems to play into the stereotypes placed upon them. Why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 3

Through the play, one can begin to see what the author, Aristophanes, thought about women as well.

Part 1: Why do you think a woman was chosen to be the main character of this play?

Part 2: How is Lysistrata portrayed in this play? Is she strong and powerful or weak and manipulative?

Part 3: Do you think Aristophanes has a positive opinion of women? Why or why not?

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