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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Trojan Women": With which Greek man does Hecuba go?
(a) Jason.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Ulysses.
(d) Tartus.

2. "The Bacchants": How does Pentheus disguise himself to go view the rites on the hill?
(a) As a commoner.
(b) As a herdsman.
(c) As a woman.
(d) As a shepherd.

3. "Trojan Women": What happens to the citadel when Hecuba is done burying her grandson?
(a) It collapses.
(b) It goes up in flames.
(c) It stops burning.
(d) Nothing.

4. "Iphigenia at Aulis": Who does Agamemnon claim will rise up against him if he does not sacrifice Iphigenia?
(a) The Spartans.
(b) The Fates.
(c) The gods.
(d) The Greeks.

5. "Iphigenia at Aulis": What are the Greek troops waiting for while sitting in port?
(a) A good omen.
(b) Low tide.
(c) Wind.
(d) A leader.

6. "Iphigenia at Aulis": If Agamemnon calls off the sacrifice, who will do it?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Creon.
(d) Pylades.

7. "Electra":, Why has Electra's husband not slept with her?
(a) Out of decency and fear of Electra's brother.
(b) Out of decency and fear of the king.
(c) Out of decency and fear of the Fates.
(d) Out of decency and fear of the gods.

8. "Trojan Women": What does Hecuba bury with her grandson?
(a) Hector's shield.
(b) Hector's sword.
(c) Hector's helmet.
(d) Hector's armor.

9. "Electra": Electra begins with the speech of a peasant from where?
(a) Damascus.
(b) Helios.
(c) Tarturus.
(d) Mycenae.

10. "The Bacchants": Who has not respected his Bacchic rites?
(a) The Thebans.
(b) The Athenians.
(c) The Dorians.
(d) The Corinthians.

11. "The Bacchants": What does Pentheus say are dancing in the countryside?
(a) Strangers.
(b) Syrians.
(c) Egyptians.
(d) Maenads.

12. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What do the Taurians perform for their goddess?
(a) Plant sacrifice.
(b) Food sacrifice.
(c) Human sacrifice.
(d) Animal sacrifice.

13. "The Bacchants": What is the name of the special staff that followers of Dionysus carry?
(a) Staveus.
(b) Thyrsus.
(c) Furrius.
(d) Rhysus.

14. "Electra": What does Orestes do as his mother comes to Electra's house?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Hides.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Stands next to Electra.

15. "Iphigenia at Aulis": What lie does Agamemnon tell in order to get Iphigenia to come to be sacrificed?
(a) That she is getting married.
(b) That he needs her as a warrior.
(c) That there is a present for her.
(d) That he is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Trojan Women": When does the king say he will kill Helen?

2. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Who is the king of Thrace?

3. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Who tells the king of Iphigenia's deceit?

4. "Iphigenia at Aulis": The prophet has said that the lack of wind is the work of what goddess?

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What does Iphigenia feel as she prepares to perform the sacrifice?

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