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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hippolytus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": After Hippolytus dies, what does Theseus tell the chorus that he was?
(a) Noble.
(b) Great.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Guilty.

2. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?
(a) The children.
(b) Heracles and the chorus.
(c) The kingdom.
(d) Heracles and Pheres.

3. "Medea": Whom did Jason make an agreement with King Creon to marry?
(a) Creon's niece.
(b) Creon's daughter.
(c) Creon's aunt.
(d) Creon's sister.

4. "Hippolytus": Who tells Phaedra that mortals cannot control the will of the gods?
(a) Her servant.
(b) Her cook.
(c) Her nurse.
(d) Her handmaiden.

5. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?
(a) The Fates.
(b) A god.
(c) Death.
(d) The leader of the chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What is Aphrodite goddess of?

2. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?

3. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?

4. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?

5. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?

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