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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Ion": Which god is Xuthus's father, Aeolus, the son of?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Ares.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

2. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?
(a) The children.
(b) Heracles and the chorus.
(c) The kingdom.
(d) Heracles and Pheres.

3. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A handmaiden.
(c) A girl.
(d) A maid.

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

5. "Ion": How is Xuthus described?
(a) A learned man.
(b) A non-Athenian.
(c) A stranger.
(d) A barbarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Iphigenia among Taurians": In Iphigenia's dream, what do Orestes and Pylades try to take from the temple?

2. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Iphigenia was intended to be a sacrifice but was spirited away to where?

3. "Electra": Who tells Electra Aegisthus is successfully murdered?

4. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Once they are on the ship, what does the sea do?

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