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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": What does the chorus fear Medea will do unless she is calmed?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Kill everyone in her house.
(c) Abandon her children.
(d) Unleash her fury on the house of Creon.

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

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

4. "Medea": Whom did Jason make an agreement with King Creon to marry?
(a) Creon's niece.
(b) Creon's sister.
(c) Creon's aunt.
(d) Creon's daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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