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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. "Ion": How is Xuthus described?
(a) A stranger.
(b) A learned man.
(c) A non-Athenian.
(d) A barbarian.

4. "Electra": Aegisthus married Electra to the peasant so she cannot have what?
(a) His throne.
(b) Noble children.
(c) Riches.
(d) A good life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?

2. "Hippolytus": What about her desire is causing Phaedra not to eat?

3. "Electra": Where does Orestes plans to ambush the king?

4. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?

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

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