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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Octavia.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?
(a) Plisthenes.
(b) Thyestes.
(c) Atreus.
(d) Pelops.
2. In the fourth act of "Thyestes," who informs the chorus about Atreus murdering his nephews?
(a) Atreus' minister.
(b) A priest.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Atreus' prefect.
3. To whom do Thyestes and Atreus drink a toast in the fifth act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Tantalus.
(b) Pelops.
(c) Each other.
(d) The gods.
4. What does the chorus sing about at the end of the first act of "Phaedra"?
(a) They sing about how every living creatures will surrender to love eventually.
(b) They sing about the unnatural love Phaedra has for Hippolytus.
(c) They sing about the transcendent nature of death.
(d) They sing about Aphrodite's influence over Phaedra.
5. What reason does Atreus give for hating the three boys?
(a) They are his brother's sons.
(b) They could change the tide of favor against Atreus.
(c) Atreus was in love with their mother.
(d) The boys tormented Atreus' sons.
Short Answer Questions
1. What message does the ghost of Jocasta's husband send?
2. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?
3. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?
4. In the fourth act of "Oedipus," what does the titular character recall before his arrival in the city?
5. What course of action does Tiresias propose he take in order to help avenge the king's murder?
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