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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "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.

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

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

4. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?
(a) Grief-stricken.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What action does Phaedra believe is better than doing wrong?

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

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

4. "Medea": Who is Medea?

5. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?

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