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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Andromache": Of whom is Andromache a widow?
(a) Perseus.
(b) Theseus.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Hector.

2. "Medea": Whom did Jason make an agreement with King Creon to marry?
(a) Creon's niece.
(b) Creon's aunt.
(c) Creon's daughter.
(d) Creon's sister.

3. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?
(a) Hire a nanny.
(b) Remarry.
(c) Go mad.
(d) Leave the children.

4. "Andromache": With what does Peleus threaten to beat Menelaus to death?
(a) A crown.
(b) His sword.
(c) His cane.
(d) A tree branch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?

2. "Hippolytus": Where is Hippolytus's father in exile?

3. "Alcestis": Who helped Admetus cheat the Fates?

4. "Ion": What condition do Xuthus and Creusa travel to the oracle to cure?

5. "Ion": Who tells Creusa that she will never have a child with Xuthus?

Short Essay Questions

1. "Andromache": When Menelaus refuses to give Andromache up, what does Peleus say?

2. "Hippolytus": Why does Phaedra think it is better to commit suicide than to do wrong?

3. "Alcestis": What has Admetus done before the beginning of the play?

4. "Medea": Describe Medea.

5. "Ion": Why do Xuthus and Creusa travel to Delphi?

6. "Hippolytus": Why is Theseus in exile?

7. "Andromache": When Menelaus betrays Andromache when she leaves the shrine, what does she do?

8. "Medea": Why does Medea think that Jason will eventually pay for his actions?

9. "Medea": Why did Jason and Medea travel to Corinth?

10. "Andromache": What does Menelaus claim when he comes to the shrine?

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