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

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) Drunk.
(b) Happy.
(c) Grief-stricken.
(d) Sleep.

2. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?
(a) Curses.
(b) Work.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Advice.

3. "Alcestis": Pheres is what relation to Admetus?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) His son.
(d) His nephew.

4. "Medea": What does Jason promise Medea he will provide for her?
(a) Love for his sons.
(b) A father for his sons.
(c) A home and money.
(d) A place to go.

5. "Medea": Of what besides deceit does Medea accuse Jason?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Lust.
(c) Trickery.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?

2. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?

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

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

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

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