10 Plays Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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10 Plays Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Andromache": Of what place is Menelaus king?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Delphi.

2. "Medea": Of what besides deceit does Medea accuse Jason?
(a) Lust.
(b) Trickery.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Slavery.

3. "Hippolytus": When the scene shifts to Phaedra and her nurse, what condition is Phaedra in?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is asleep.
(c) She is drunk.
(d) She is ill.

4. "Alcestis": What does the chorus think the upcoming death Admetus's wife is like?
(a) Gift.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Farce.
(d) Sealing.

5. "Medea": Where did Jason and Medea travel to make a home and future for their children?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Athens.
(d) Corinth.

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

7. "Hippolytus": Who tells Phaedra that mortals cannot control the will of the gods?
(a) Her handmaiden.
(b) Her cook.
(c) Her nurse.
(d) Her servant.

8. "Alcestis": Admetus's wife says she is dying because it is her natural duty and for another reason.Admetus's What is it?
(a) She does not want her children to go fatherless.
(b) She does not want to live anymore.
(c) She does not want the kingdom to suffer.
(d) She does not want her husband to die.

9. "Alcestis": What does Admetus's wife make him promise not to do after she dies?
(a) Hire a nanny.
(b) Leave the children.
(c) Remarry.
(d) Go mad.

10. "Hippolytus": How does Phaedra kill herself?
(a) Jumping from the roof.
(b) Poison.
(c) Stabbing.
(d) Hanging.

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

12. "Alcestis": Who questions the handmaiden of Alcestis in the beginning of the play?
(a) A god.
(b) The leader of the chorus.
(c) Death.
(d) The Fates.

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

14. "Andromache": Of whom is Andromache a widow?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Hector.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Perseus.

15. "Ion": After Creusa gives birth to a boy, to where does she take him?
(a) A cave.
(b) A river.
(c) A beach.
(d) A mountain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. "Medea": What does the chorus fear Medea will do unless she is calmed?

4. "Andromache": Who is the son Peleus had with a goddess?

5. "Andromache": Whom does Andromache send to fetch Peleus?

(see the answer keys)

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