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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?
(a) His wife.
(b) Zeus.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Apollo.

3. "Medea": From whom is it learned that Creon plans to expel Jason's children with Medea?
(a) The tutor.
(b) The cook.
(c) The butler.
(d) The manservant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": Medea claims that women are the unhappiest creatures on earth for a second reason. What is the second reason?

3. "Medea": What does Jason promise Medea he will provide for her?

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

5. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?

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