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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?
(a) Himself.
(b) His grandson.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Jason.

2. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?
(a) Garlands.
(b) Incense.
(c) Food.
(d) Flowers.

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

4. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?
(a) He will not love her.
(b) He will not build her a temple.
(c) He will not talk to her.
(d) He will not worship her.

5. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?
(a) For the slaves to die.
(b) For the childrento die.
(c) For the wife to die.
(d) For the servants to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who tells Phaedra that mortals cannot control the will of the gods?

2. "Hippolytus": Who gave Theseus the wish he uses to call down death on Hippolytus?

3. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?

4. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?

5. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?

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