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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 helped Admetus cheat the Fates?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

2. "Trojan Women": What activities are heard during the opening scene?
(a) Packing and moving.
(b) Death and wailing.
(c) Happiness and laughter.
(d) Joy and victory.

3. "The Bacchants": Who has not respected his Bacchic rites?
(a) The Dorians.
(b) The Athenians.
(c) The Thebans.
(d) The Corinthians.

4. "Medea": What does Jason promise Medea he will provide for her?
(a) A place to go.
(b) A father for his sons.
(c) A home and money.
(d) Love for his sons.

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What do the Taurians perform for their goddess?
(a) Animal sacrifice.
(b) Food sacrifice.
(c) Plant sacrifice.
(d) Human sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. "Electra": Who tells Orestes and Electra what the future has in store for them?

5. "Trojan Women": With which Greek man does Hecuba go?

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