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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": Medea claims that women are the unhappiest creatures on earth for a second reason. What is the second reason?
(a) They have to bear the terror of childbirth.
(b) They have to live with men.
(c) They have to live as mothers to children.
(d) They have to teach children.

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

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

4. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?
(a) Leave the children.
(b) Go mad.
(c) Remarry.
(d) Hire a nanny.

5. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?
(a) The value of strength.
(b) The value of justice.
(c) The value of knowledge.
(d) The value of friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?

3. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?

4. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?

5. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?

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