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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?
(a) Phaedra's uncle.
(b) Phaedra's grandson.
(c) Phaedra's stepson.
(d) Phaedra's nephew.

2. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Athens.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Sparta.

3. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Chastity.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Honesty.

4. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?
(a) Apollo.
(b) His daughter.
(c) Zeus.
(d) His wife.

5. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?

2. "Hippolytus": After Hippolytus dies, what does Theseus tell the chorus that he was?

3. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?

4. "Andromache": Who sends a messenger to warn Neoptolemos?

5. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?

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