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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?
(a) A commoner.
(b) A nurse.
(c) An attendant.
(d) A friend.

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

3. "Hippolytus": Where is Hippolytus's father in exile?
(a) Troezen.
(b) Aleceadis.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Gransten.

4. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?
(a) Leave the children.
(b) Hire a nanny.
(c) Remarry.
(d) Go mad.

5. "Hippolytus": Who is Hippolytus's father?
(a) Spartacus.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Drusius.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?

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

3. "Medea": What does Medea claim about women?

4. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?

5. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?

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