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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": Pheres is what relation to Admetus?
(a) His son.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His nephew.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?

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

3. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?

4. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?

5. "Medea": Who is Medea?

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