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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does "Octavia" take place?
(a) 62 B.C.
(b) 100 A.D.
(c) 100 A.D.
(d) 62 A.D.

2. At the end of the second act of "Phaedra," in what does the chorus hope Hippolytus will find comfort?
(a) His hunting skills.
(b) His beauty.
(c) His prayers to Diana.
(d) His love of the outdoors.

3. Why does the messenger in the fourth act urge Oedipus to leave the city?
(a) Oedipus is about to be betrayed.
(b) Oedipus must flee the plague.
(c) Oedipus is the reason for the plague.
(d) Oedipus must take Polybus' throne.

4. What is Phaedra doing in the beginning of the fifth act?
(a) Cutting and burning her hair.
(b) Seducing Theseus.
(c) Mourning Hippolytus.
(d) Attempting suicide.

5. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?
(a) Neutral.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Octavia" take place?

2. According to Calchas, why must Polyxena and Astyanax die?

3. What is the chorus in the fifth act of "Oedipus" questioning when they learn about their king's punishment?

4. What has happened to the Trojan widows after their army was defeated?

5. Why is Oedipus fearful of returning to his homeland?

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