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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Trojan Women": The Greeks have assembled the Trojan women who were spared death to become what?
(a) Nurses and nannies.
(b) Stable hands.
(c) Wives.
(d) Slaves and concubines.

2. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?
(a) Lions.
(b) Harpies.
(c) Horses.
(d) Elephants.

3. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?
(a) Money.
(b) Hospitality.
(c) Advice.
(d) Food.

4. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?
(a) Virginity and chastity.
(b) Animals and children.
(c) Food and prosperity.
(d) Hope and wisdom.

5. "Hippolytus": Hippolytus's father is in exile to pay penance for a crime committed where?
(a) In Sicily.
(b) In Sparta.
(c) In Macedonia.
(d) In Athens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Trojan Women": Who joins Poseidon and says she has decided to attack the Greeks?

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

4. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?

5. "Andromache": Which goddess's shrine is Andromache in for refuge?

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