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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?
(a) She does not want her husband to die.
(b) She does not want to live anymore.
(c) She does not want the kingdom to suffer.
(d) She does not want her children to go fatherless.

2. "Hippolytus": Who tells Phaedra that mortals cannot control the will of the gods?
(a) Her cook.
(b) Her nurse.
(c) Her servant.
(d) Her handmaiden.

3. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?
(a) A god.
(b) Death.
(c) The Fates.
(d) The leader of the chorus.

4. "Hippolytus": For what reason does Theseus think his wife has killed herself after reading and misunderstanding her note?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Shame.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Sadness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Hippolytus's father is in exile to pay penance for a crime committed where?

2. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?

3. "Alcestis": Pheres is what relation to Admetus?

4. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?

5. "Hippolytus": After Hippolytus dies, what does Theseus tell the chorus that he was?

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