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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Ion": What does Creusa put with the baby boy?
(a) A letter.
(b) Some of her possessions.
(c) Some gold.
(d) Some jewelry.

3. "Trojan Women": When does the king say he will kill Helen?
(a) When they return to Greece.
(b) When they return to Rome.
(c) When they leave Troy.
(d) He will not kill her.

4. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Garlands.
(c) Incense.
(d) Food.

5. "Ion": What does Creusa put her baby boy in?
(a) A basket.
(b) An ark.
(c) A bassinet.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?

2. "Trojan Women": What happens to the citadel when Hecuba is done burying her grandson?

3. "Trojan Women": What is Poseidon the god of?

4. "Hippolytus": Who gave Theseus the wish he uses to call down death on Hippolytus?

5. "Medea": Medea states that women are generally timid. What does she say will make them become deadly?

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