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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who is Hippolytus's father?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Spartacus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Drusius.

2. "Trojan Women": Hecuba laments the death of whom?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her goddess.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her country.

3. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?
(a) His niece.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

4. "Hippolytus": For what reason does Theseus think his wife has killed herself after reading and misunderstanding her note?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Shame.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Sadness.

5. "Trojan Women": To what does Cassandra say she will be thrown to after being killed?
(a) The gods.
(b) The sea.
(c) The monsters.
(d) The beasts.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?

2. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?

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

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

5. "Trojan Women": To whom is Helen married?

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