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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": After Hippolytus dies, what does Theseus tell the chorus that he was?
(a) Noble.
(b) Honorable.
(c) Great.
(d) Guilty.

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

3. "Medea": Whom does Medea kill?
(a) Jason's new wife and Creon.
(b) Jason, her children, and Jason's new wife.
(c) Jason's new wife, Jason, and Creon.
(d) Jason's new wife, Creon, and her children.

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

5. "Hippolytus": With whom does Aphrodite make Phaedra fall in love?
(a) Phaedra's stepson.
(b) Phaedra's uncle.
(c) Phaedra's grandson.
(d) Phaedra's nephew.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What is Aphrodite goddess of?

2. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?

3. "Alcestis": Who agrees to die in place of Admetus?

4. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?

5. "Medea": Who begins the play "Medea" in a lament?

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