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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hippolytus.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?
(a) Happy.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Grief-stricken.

3. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?
(a) Garlands.
(b) Food.
(c) Incense.
(d) Flowers.

4. "Hippolytus": What action does Phaedra believe is better than doing wrong?
(a) Repenting.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Apologizing.
(d) Committing suicide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?

2. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?

3. "Medea": Whom does Medea kill?

4. "Medea": What does Medea need to find before she carries out her plans for Jason?

5. "Medea": What does Medea claim about women?

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