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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanies Atreus at his bidding when he goes to make a sacrifice to the gods at the end of the third act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Thyestes.
(b) Thyestes' wife.
(c) Thyestes' sons.
(d) Atreus' sons.

2. How does Atreus protect his sons from sharing the blame for his plot against Thyestes?
(a) Atreus pleads with Zeus to keep them ignorant.
(b) Atreus sends them away.
(c) Atreus keeps them completely ignorant of the plan.
(d) Atreus lies to them about his plan.

3. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?
(a) Atreus is free to act because of his brother's actions against him.
(b) Atreus believes he is being commanded by the gods.
(c) Atreus knows his brother is an atheist and will be under no protection.
(d) He claims Thyestes raped his wife.

4. How was young Tantalus murdered?
(a) His throat was cut.
(b) He was thrown from a tower.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He was disemboweled.

5. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?
(a) Pelops.
(b) Atreus.
(c) Plisthenes.
(d) Thyestes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is Thyestes mysteriously experiencing in the beginning of the last act of "Thyestes"?

2. Who commands Tantalus to cast his chaos upon others?

3. What is Atreus celebrating in the beginning of the fifth act of "Thyestes"?

4. In what state is Tantalus in the first act of "Thyestes"?

5. Before his brother's treachery is revealed in the fifth act, what does Thyestes admit to being upset about in regards to his supposed reconciliation to Atreus?

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