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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Athens.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Sparta.

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

3. "Ion": Apollo orders Hermes to go to Athens. Where is he to bring the baby boy?
(a) To Sparta.
(b) To Damascus.
(c) To Corinth.
(d) To Delphi.

4. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?
(a) A veil.
(b) A caftan.
(c) A mask.
(d) A robe.

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. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?

2. "Medea": Who tells Medea that she and her two sons are to be exiled immediately?

3. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?

4. "Medea": What does Jason promise Medea he will provide for her?

5. "Trojan Women": What activities are heard during the opening scene?

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