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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": Who is Medea?
(a) A Greek priestess.
(b) A non-Greek priestess.
(c) A Greek sorceress.
(d) A non-Greek sorceress.

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

3. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?
(a) His grandson.
(b) Jason.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Himself.

4. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?
(a) His daughter.
(b) Apollo.
(c) His wife.
(d) Zeus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": Medea claims that women are the unhappiest creatures on earth for a second reason. What is the second reason?

3. "Alcestis": Pheres is what relation to Admetus?

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

5. "Medea": What does Jason promise Medea he will provide for her?

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