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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Iphigenia at Aulis": What is the name of Agamemnon's wife?
(a) Carmina.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Clytemnestra.
(d) Chamomilia.

2. "Ion": How is Creusa supposed to kill Xuthus and Ion?
(a) With poison.
(b) With a horse.
(c) With a sword.
(d) With an accident.

3. "Electra": Who tells Orestes and Electra what the future has in store for them?
(a) Castor and Pollux.
(b) The oracle.
(c) The gods.
(d) Callun and Pyres.

4. "Iphigenia at Aulis": Who spirited Iphigenia away from the sacrifice?
(a) Hera.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Artemis.

5. "Iphigenia at Aulis": What does Agamemnon give to the servant to take to his family?
(a) A letter.
(b) His riches.
(c) His robe.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Iphigenia at Aulis": When the priest was about to slit Iphigenia's throat, what appeared in her place?

2. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?

3. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?

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

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Who is the king of Thrace?

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