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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?
(a) Eugene.
(b) Eumelus.
(c) Eumillic.
(d) Euseris.

2. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?
(a) The cook.
(b) The gardener.
(c) The butler.
(d) The handmaiden.

3. "Andromache": Whom does Andromache send to fetch Peleus?
(a) The priestess.
(b) Her handmaiden.
(c) The shepherd.
(d) Her daughter.

4. "Andromache": With what does Peleus threaten to beat Menelaus to death?
(a) A crown.
(b) A tree branch.
(c) His sword.
(d) His cane.

5. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?
(a) Phaedra's uncle.
(b) Phaedra's nephew.
(c) Phaedra's stepson.
(d) Phaedra's grandson.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": Who tells Medea that she and her two sons are to be exiled immediately?

2. "Andromache": Who sends a messenger to warn Neoptolemos?

3. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?

4. "Andromache": Which god does Andromache blame for her current troubles?

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

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