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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A maid.
(c) A girl.
(d) A handmaiden.

2. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His grandson.
(c) Himself.
(d) Jason.

3. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?
(a) Eumillic.
(b) Eugene.
(c) Eumelus.
(d) Euseris.

4. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?
(a) A place to go.
(b) Money to travel.
(c) A safe haven for her flight.
(d) A safe home for her children.

5. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?
(a) The cook.
(b) The butler.
(c) The handmaiden.
(d) The gardener.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?

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

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

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

5. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?

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