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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia Among Taurians.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?
(a) He will not build her a temple.
(b) He will not love her.
(c) He will not worship her.
(d) He will not talk to her.

3. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?
(a) Jumping from the roof.
(b) Stabbing.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Poison.

4. "Electra": Who is Orestes' father?
(a) Arestees.
(b) Asthendion.
(c) Aeschilles.
(d) Agamemnon.

5. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?
(a) A safe haven for her flight.
(b) A safe home for her children.
(c) A place to go.
(d) Money to travel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": Who is Medea?

3. "Electra": Who did Orestes and Pylades claim to be when the met the king?

4. "Andromache": Who is Hermione?

5. "Electra": What does Orestes drop on the king's head when the king is looking at the entrails?

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