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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Trojan Women": What does Cassandra say her death is the working of?
(a) Social justice.
(b) Nature.
(c) The gods.
(d) Fate.

2. "Andromache": With what does Peleus threaten to beat Menelaus to death?
(a) His sword.
(b) His cane.
(c) A tree branch.
(d) A crown.

3. "Electra": Whom did Electra's mother help to kill?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her brother.

4. "Andromache": How is Peleus described?
(a) As an old man.
(b) As a young man.
(c) As a wise man.
(d) As a strong man.

5. "Electra": When did Orestes and his friend Pylades flee from Aegisthus?
(a) A short time ago.
(b) A few moons ago.
(c) A season ago.
(d) Long ago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Medea": What has Aegeus been consulting with the oracle to discover?

3. "Ion": Apollo orders Hermes to go to Athens. Where is he to bring the baby boy?

4. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Whom did Iphigenia's father tell her she was going to marry?

5. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?

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