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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?
2. "Ion": What does Creusa put with the baby boy?
3. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?
4. "Ion": Which goddess appears to tell how Ion's descendants will settle many parts of Greece ?
5. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?
Short Essay Questions
1. "Medea": Why does Medea think that Jason will eventually pay for his actions?
2. "Medea": What does the nurse learn while gossiping with the tutor?
3. "Andromache": Why is Andromache taking refuge in the shrine of Thetis?
4. "Andromache": When Menelaus betrays Andromache when she leaves the shrine, what does she do?
5. "Medea": Describe Medea.
6. "Hippolytus": How was Hippolytus killed?
7. "Andromache": Who is Andromache?
8. "Ion": Why do Xuthus and Creusa travel to Delphi?
9. "Medea": Why did Jason and Medea travel to Corinth?
10. "Hippolytus": What tactic does Aphrodite use to begin her plot of revenge?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the role of myth for the Ancient Greeks? How does this role play a part in each play?
Essay Topic 2
What is the difference between justice and injustice as described in the plays? Cite three examples in support of your answer.
Essay Topic 3
What do the Ancient Greeks think of the role of women? What are at least three examples that support your conclusions?
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