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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?
(a) Horses.
(b) Harpies.
(c) Lions.
(d) Elephants.

2. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) His niece.
(d) His mother.

3. "Medea": Who tells Medea that she and her two sons are to be exiled immediately?
(a) The general.
(b) Jason.
(c) Creon's manservant.
(d) Creon.

4. "Hippolytus": Where is Hippolytus's father in exile?
(a) Gransten.
(b) Troezen.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Aleceadis.

5. "Hippolytus": Who gave Theseus the wish he uses to call down death on Hippolytus?
(a) Hades.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Ares.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": When the scene shifts to Phaedra and her nurse, what condition is Phaedra in?

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

3. "Hippolytus": For what reason does Theseus think his wife has killed herself after reading and misunderstanding her note?

4. "Medea": Of what besides deceit does Medea accuse Jason?

5. "Hippolytus": Who is Hippolytus's father?

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