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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Andromache": What is Andromache's relationship to Neoptolemos?

3. "Medea": Who is Medea?

4. "Andromache": Who is the son Peleus had with a goddess?

5. "Andromache": Who snatches the sword from Hermione before she can kill herself?

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