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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Ion": After Creusa gives birth to a boy, to where does she take him?
(a) A beach.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A cave.
(d) A river.

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

3. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?
(a) A mask.
(b) A veil.
(c) A robe.
(d) A caftan.

4. "Andromache": Who snatches the sword from Hermione before she can kill herself?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The servant.
(c) The priestess.
(d) The handmaiden.

5. "Alcestis": What is Heracles on his way to tame, when he stops at Admetus's house?
(a) Horses.
(b) Harpies.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Lions.

6. "Andromache": Who is Hermione?
(a) Princess of Delphi.
(b) Princess of Athens.
(c) Princess of Troy.
(d) Princess of Sparta.

7. "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.

8. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?
(a) The value of justice.
(b) The value of strength.
(c) The value of friendship.
(d) The value of knowledge.

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

10. "Andromache": Which god does Andromache blame for her current troubles?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hades.

11. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?
(a) Chastity.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Marriage.

12. "Ion": During what event must Xuthus have impregnated a local girl according to Ion and Xuthus?
(a) A religious rite.
(b) A bacchanal rite.
(c) A harvest festival.
(d) A moon festival.

13. "Ion": Where at the temple does Hermes place the baby?
(a) At the statue.
(b) At the altar.
(c) At the steps.
(d) At the table.

14. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Athens.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Corinth.

15. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?
(a) Poison.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Stabbing.
(d) Jumping from the roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Ion": Who tries to get Creusa to kill Xuthus and Ion?

2. "Andromache": Who is the son Peleus had with a goddess?

3. "Hippolytus": Who gave Theseus the wish he uses to call down death on Hippolytus?

4. "Medea": From whom is it learned that Creon plans to expel Jason's children with Medea?

5. "Andromache": Of whom is Andromache a widow?

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