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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia at Aulis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Medea": From whom is it learned that Creon plans to expel Jason's children with Medea?
(a) The butler.
(b) The tutor.
(c) The manservant.
(d) The cook.

3. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?
(a) A safe home for her children.
(b) A safe haven for her flight.
(c) A place to go.
(d) Money to travel.

4. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?
(a) Food.
(b) Hospitality.
(c) Money.
(d) Advice.

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Once they are on the ship, what does the sea do?
(a) Swallows the ship.
(b) Kills Orestes.
(c) Swallows the passengers.
(d) Captures Iphigenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Iphigenia at Aulis": Where does Agamemnon put his family when they arrive?

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

3. "Andromache": Whom was Hermione supposed to marry?

4. "Andromache": Where does Orestes plan to ambush Neoptolemos?

5. "Ion": During what event must Xuthus have impregnated a local girl according to Ion and Xuthus?

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