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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Electra": The king has heard that Thessalians are master butchers of what?
(a) Bulls.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Horses.
(d) Cattle.

2. "Andromache": Which goddess's shrine is Andromache in for refuge?
(a) Hera's.
(b) Artemis's.
(c) Athena's.
(d) Thetis's.

3. "Electra": What does the king want the entrails of the animal for?
(a) Reading his fortune.
(b) A sign he made a sacrifice.
(c) Eating.
(d) Decoration.

4. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?
(a) Work.
(b) Blessings.
(c) Advice.
(d) Curses.

5. "Ion": How many races will Ion's descendants span according to the goddess?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What about her desire is causing Phaedra not to eat?

2. "Medea": What reason does Medea give Creon for staying one more day?

3. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?

4. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?

5. "Andromache": Whom was Hermione supposed to marry?

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