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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hippolytus.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. "Alcestis": Who is confused by Admetus's behavior towards Heracles?
(a) Heracles and the chorus.
(b) Heracles and Pheres.
(c) The children.
(d) The kingdom.
2. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?
(a) For the wife to die.
(b) For the servants to die.
(c) For the childrento die.
(d) For the slaves to die.
3. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?
(a) Alcestis.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Admetus.
(d) The Fates.
4. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?
(a) Leave the children.
(b) Hire a nanny.
(c) Remarry.
(d) Go mad.
5. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Chastity.
Short Answer Questions
1. "Hippolytus": When the scene shifts to Phaedra and her nurse, what condition is Phaedra in?
2. "Alcestis": What is the woman dressed in when Heracles returns with her?
3. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
4. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?
5. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?
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