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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Ion": What does Creusa put her baby boy in?
(a) A blanket.
(b) An ark.
(c) A basket.
(d) A bassinet.

2. "Medea": Whom does Creon think Medea will attempt to kill?
(a) His grandson.
(b) Himself.
(c) Jason.
(d) His daughter.

3. "Ion": At the beginning of the play, what action of Apollo's does Hermes describe?
(a) Waging war.
(b) Birth.
(c) Rape.
(d) Playing the lyre.

4. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?
(a) His wife.
(b) Zeus.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Apollo.

5. "Electra": Where does Orestes plans to ambush the king?
(a) Outside his palace.
(b) At the stables.
(c) Outside the city.
(d) Outside the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": Who is Medea?

2. "Trojan Women": With which Greek man does Hecuba go?

3. "Electra": Electra begins with the speech of a peasant from where?

4. "Andromache": Who is Hermione?

5. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?

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