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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?
(a) Grief-stricken.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Drunk.

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

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

4. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His niece.

5. "Medea": What does the chorus fear Medea will do unless she is calmed?
(a) Unleash her fury on the house of Creon.
(b) Abandon her children.
(c) Kill everyone in her house.
(d) Kill herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?

2. "Hippolytus": When the scene shifts to Phaedra and her nurse, what condition is Phaedra in?

3. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?

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

5. "Hippolytus": What about her desire is causing Phaedra not to eat?

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