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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to wait around to help Myrrhine with the actions she must take?

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

3. What is the slave carrying when the scene begins in this part of the play?

4. The person in the story from the Female Chorus still loves ____________.

5. Where does the Commissioner say he will work to negotiate for peace?

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

Lysistrata is a character few people can forget after reading this play.

Part 1: Why do you think Lysistrata believes that only women can help to bring peace to the society?

Part 2: What might have motivated Lysistrata to be the one to be in charge of this new plan?

Part 3: Do you think you would have followed Lysistrata if you were a part of the society of the time?

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