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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?
(a) For the servants to die.
(b) For the childrento die.
(c) For the slaves to die.
(d) For the wife to die.

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

4. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Pherae.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Saducci.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?

2. "Medea": What has Aegeus been consulting with the oracle to discover?

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

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

5. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?

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