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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. In Lysistrata, who does the constable think is primarily responsible for the women's attitude?

2. How do Eulipides and Pisthetaerus name the city they help create?

3. What do Eulipides and Pisthetaerus eat in the woods to undergo a transformation?

4. What way does Dionysus choose to use to enter Hades?

5. What plan is proposed during the meeting at the beginning of Lysistrata?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who arrived in Athens at the end of Lysistrata and why?

2. What plan does Lysistrata hope to put in place with the support of the other women?

3. How do Pisthetaerus and the birds subdue the gods?

4. What happens to Mnesilochus after he admits to his crimes as a woman?

5. How is Praxagora's husband reacting to the new rules instating by Praxagora?

6. Why are Dionysus and Xanthias visiting Dionysus's half-brother in The Frogs?

7. How is the life of a young man as a result of the new regime in The Assemblywomen?

8. Why is Lysistrata convening the meeting and what is discussed?

9. Who volunteers to spy on the women on behalf of Euripides in Thesmophoraizusae?

10. What is Pisthetaerus' plan for gaining control over earth and heaven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Peace, analyze Aristophanes' depiction of the theme of peace versus war. How does Aristophanes feel about war? How does he feel about those who benefit from it, financially or otherwise?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the importance of dialogue in Aristophanes' Frogs. Although the dialogue may come across as comedic, the dialogue is actually vital to understand proper roles of the city and culture. Discuss these roles as depicted by Aristophanes and how these are presented through character dialogue.

Essay Topic 3

In Knights, Aristophanes uses satire in his depiction of democracy and its leaders. Who does Aristophanes use satire to describe? Make sure you define satire and identify the leader whom Aristophanes is emphasizing in Knights, while providing examples from the book to support your discussion.

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