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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?
(a) Food and prosperity.
(b) Hope and wisdom.
(c) Animals and children.
(d) Virginity and chastity.

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 bear the terror of childbirth.
(b) They have to teach children.
(c) They have to live as mothers to children.
(d) They have to live with men.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?

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

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

4. "Medea": Whom does Medea kill?

5. "Medea": Medea states that women are generally timid. What does she say will make them become deadly?

(see the answer key)

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