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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia Among Taurians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Who is the king of Thrace?
(a) Tellacius.
(b) Turnus.
(c) Temas.
(d) Thoas.

2. "Trojan Women": When does the king say he will kill Helen?
(a) When they return to Greece.
(b) He will not kill her.
(c) When they return to Rome.
(d) When they leave Troy.

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

4. "Ion": Where at the temple does Hermes place the baby?
(a) At the statue.
(b) At the steps.
(c) At the table.
(d) At the altar.

5. "Andromache": Whom does Andromache send to fetch Peleus?
(a) Her handmaiden.
(b) The shepherd.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) The priestess.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Electra":, Why has Electra's husband not slept with her?

2. "Trojan Women": How do the Greeks kill Andromache's son?

3. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?

4. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?

5. "Trojan Women": What is Poseidon the god of?

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