10 Plays Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

10 Plays Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. "Medea": What does Jason claim Medea has learned which makes her better off for his bringing her to Greece?

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?

Short Essay Questions

1. "Medea": Describe Medea.

2. "Andromache": What does Menelaus claim when he comes to the shrine?

3. "Alcestis": Why does Alcestis claim she is dying for her husband?

4. "Ion": How does Ion come to the temple of Apollo?

5. "Andromache": Why does Andromache bemoan Apollo's actions?

6. "Ion": What makes Ion believe that Creusa is his mother?

7. "Andromache": Who is Andromache?

8. "Medea": Why does Medea think that Jason will eventually pay for his actions?

9. "Hippolytus": What is Aphrodite raging against in her speech at the beginning of the play?

10. "Andromache": When Menelaus refuses to give Andromache up, what does Peleus say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Euripides believe roles in society are established by convention or by nature? What are three examples from plays that support your answer?

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between justice and injustice as described in the plays? Cite three examples in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Which play is Euripides' best play? His worst? Why?

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