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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?
(a) Curses.
(b) Work.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Advice.

2. "Andromache": How is Peleus described?
(a) As a wise man.
(b) As an old man.
(c) As a young man.
(d) As a strong man.

3. "Andromache": Which god does Andromache blame for her current troubles?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Hades.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Zeus.

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

5. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?
(a) A girl.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A maid.
(d) A handmaiden.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Andromache": Who is the son Peleus had with a goddess?

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

3. "Hippolytus": Who is Hippolytus's father?

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

5. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?

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