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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Medea": What does Medea claim about women?
(a) That they are wealthy in the joy of motherhood.
(b) That they are unhappy for their slavery to their husbands.
(c) That they are enslaved by motherhood.
(d) That they are unhappy if they don't realize their great power over their husbands.

3. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Saducci.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Pherae.

4. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?
(a) The value of friendship.
(b) The value of strength.
(c) The value of knowledge.
(d) The value of justice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": What reason does Medea give Creon for staying one more day?

2. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?

3. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?

4. "Medea": Who tells Medea that she and her two sons are to be exiled immediately?

5. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?

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