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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Medea": From whom is it learned that Creon plans to expel Jason's children with Medea?
(a) The tutor.
(b) The butler.
(c) The cook.
(d) The manservant.

3. "Trojan Women": To what does Cassandra say she will be thrown to after being killed?
(a) The beasts.
(b) The gods.
(c) The monsters.
(d) The sea.

4. "Medea": Medea claims that women are the unhappiest creatures on earth for a second reason. What is the second reason?
(a) They have to teach children.
(b) They have to live as mothers to children.
(c) They have to live with men.
(d) They have to bear the terror of childbirth.

5. "Medea": Of what besides deceit does Medea accuse Jason?
(a) Trickery.
(b) Lust.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Trojan Women": The Greeks have assembled the Trojan women who were spared death to become what?

2. "Medea": Whom does Medea kill?

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

4. "Trojan Women": What activities are heard during the opening scene?

5. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?

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