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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Poison.
(c) Jumping from the roof.
(d) Stabbing.

3. "Andromache": Who sends a messenger to warn Neoptolemos?
(a) The priest.
(b) Peleus.
(c) Andromache.
(d) The nurse.

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

5. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?
(a) Gift.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Sealing.
(d) Farce.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Ion": What does Creusa put with the baby boy?

2. "Ion": Which god is Xuthus's father, Aeolus, the son of?

3. "Trojan Women": What does Cassandra say her death is the working of?

4. "Ion": After Hermes' introduction, where does the play start?

5. "Electra": Orestes asks the Electra's peasant husband to go find someone he remembers. Who is the man?

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