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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Medea": What reason does Medea give Creon for staying one more day?
(a) To say goodbye to Jason.
(b) To put her affairs in order.
(c) To help her sons adjust.
(d) To gather her things.

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

4. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Gift.
(c) Farce.
(d) Sealing.

5. "Medea": Medea states that women are generally timid. What does she say will make them become deadly?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Anger.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?

2. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?

3. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?

4. "Medea": Of what besides deceit does Medea accuse Jason?

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

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