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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. "Ion": During what event must Xuthus have impregnated a local girl according to Ion and Xuthus?
(a) A religious rite.
(b) A bacchanal rite.
(c) A harvest festival.
(d) A moon festival.
2. "Andromache": How is Peleus described?
(a) As a strong man.
(b) As a wise man.
(c) As an old man.
(d) As a young man.
3. "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) Marriage.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Chastity.
4. "Alcestis": Pheres says that no man wishes to die. What does he suggest is better?
(a) For the slaves to die.
(b) For the servants to die.
(c) For the wife to die.
(d) For the childrento die.
5. "Ion": Who tells Creusa that she will never have a child with Xuthus?
(a) The god.
(b) The oracle.
(c) The priestess.
(d) The chorus.
6. "Ion": How is Xuthus described?
(a) A learned man.
(b) A non-Athenian.
(c) A stranger.
(d) A barbarian.
7. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?
(a) An attendant.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A friend.
(d) A commoner.
8. "Alcestis": What is the name of the son who discusses his sorrow with Admetus?
(a) Eumillic.
(b) Eumelus.
(c) Euseris.
(d) Eugene.
9. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?
(a) Food.
(b) Garlands.
(c) Incense.
(d) Flowers.
10. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Athens.
11. "Ion": Which god is Xuthus's father, Aeolus, the son of?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Ares.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Poseidon.
12. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?
(a) Work.
(b) Curses.
(c) Advice.
(d) Blessings.
13. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?
(a) Sealing.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Farce.
(d) Gift.
14. "Alcestis": Whom does Heracles talk to and learn the extent of the events in the household?
(a) The gardener.
(b) The handmaiden.
(c) The butler.
(d) The cook.
15. "Andromache": Which goddess's shrine is Andromache in for refuge?
(a) Hera's.
(b) Athena's.
(c) Thetis's.
(d) Artemis's.
Short Answer Questions
1. "Hippolytus": Why is Aphrodite angry with Hippolytus?
2. "Hippolytus": Hippolytus's father is in exile to pay penance for a crime committed where?
3. "Andromache": Who is Hermione?
4. "Medea": What reason does Medea give Creon for staying one more day?
5. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?
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