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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?
(a) Advice.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Hospitality.

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

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

4. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?
(a) She does not want her husband to die.
(b) She does not want the kingdom to suffer.
(c) She does not want her children to go fatherless.
(d) She does not want to live anymore.

5. "Medea": What reason does Medea give Creon for staying one more day?
(a) To put her affairs in order.
(b) To help her sons adjust.
(c) To gather her things.
(d) To say goodbye to Jason.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": From whom is it learned that Creon plans to expel Jason's children with Medea?

3. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?

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

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

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