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

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

3. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?
(a) The children.
(b) The kingdom.
(c) Heracles and the chorus.
(d) Heracles and Pheres.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": Medea states that women are generally timid. What does she say will make them become deadly?

3. "Medea": What does the chorus fear Medea will do unless she is calmed?

4. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?

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

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