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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?
(a) A mask.
(b) A robe.
(c) A veil.
(d) A caftan.

2. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Athens.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Sparta.

3. "Hippolytus": After Hippolytus dies, what does Theseus tell the chorus that he was?
(a) Noble.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Great.

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

5. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?
(a) Phaedra's nephew.
(b) Phaedra's stepson.
(c) Phaedra's grandson.
(d) Phaedra's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?

2. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?

3. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?

4. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?

5. "Medea": Whom did Jason make an agreement with King Creon to marry?

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