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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. "Andromache": Where does Orestes plan to ambush Neoptolemos?
(a) At the Delphic oracle.
(b) At the plays.
(c) At Olympus.
(d) At the palace.

4. "Andromache": Who is the son Peleus had with a goddess?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Heracles.
(d) Odysseus.

5. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?
(a) For the childrento die.
(b) For the wife to die.
(c) For the servants to die.
(d) For the slaves to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Andromache": What does Orestes plan to do after he kills Neoptolemos?

2. "Hippolytus": What about her desire is causing Phaedra not to eat?

3. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?

4. "Alcestis": Where does Admetus rule?

5. "Medea": Whom did Jason make an agreement with King Creon to marry?

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