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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Athens.
(d) Corinth.

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": Pheres is what relation to Admetus?
(a) His father.
(b) His son.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His uncle.

5. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?
(a) A safe haven for her flight.
(b) A place to go.
(c) A safe home for her children.
(d) Money to travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Andromache": Of what place is Menelaus king?

2. "Andromache": Where is Andromache from?

3. "Ion": Who tries to get Creusa to kill Xuthus and Ion?

4. "Andromache": Where does Orestes plan to ambush Neoptolemos?

5. "Medea": What does the chorus fear Medea will do unless she is calmed?

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