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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Trojan Women": When does the king say he will kill Helen?
(a) When they return to Greece.
(b) When they leave Troy.
(c) When they return to Rome.
(d) He will not kill her.

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

3. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?
(a) Eumelus.
(b) Eugene.
(c) Euseris.
(d) Eumillic.

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

5. "Electra": Whom did Electra's mother help to kill?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Andromache": Which goddess's shrine is Andromache in for refuge?

2. "Andromache": Whom was Hermione supposed to marry?

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

4. "Trojan Women": How do the Greeks kill Andromache's son?

5. Whom is Death arguing with at the beginning of the play "Alcestis"?

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