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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?
(a) Alcestis.
(b) Admetus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) The Fates.

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

3. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?
(a) His niece.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

4. "Medea": Whom does Medea kill?
(a) Jason's new wife, Jason, and Creon.
(b) Jason's new wife, Creon, and her children.
(c) Jason's new wife and Creon.
(d) Jason, her children, and Jason's new wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?

2. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?

3. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?

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

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

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