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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phaedra.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?
(a) His suicide.
(b) The death of his wife.
(c) The Greek's plot against his sons.
(d) The sins of his sons.
2. Who is Theseus' first wife?
(a) Hyppolyta.
(b) Andromache.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Jocasta.
3. What creature attacked Hippolytus?
(a) Neptune's sea bull.
(b) Cerberus.
(c) Medusa.
(d) A Fury.
4. What must Atreus convince Thyestes to accept in the third act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Half of the crown.
(b) A wife.
(c) The position of head advisor.
(d) Gold.
5. For what does Theseus pray at the end of the third act of "Phaedra"?
(a) Forgiveness for his failure to stop the assault.
(b) Healing for Phaedra.
(c) Wisdom to deal out justice.
(d) The death of his son.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what state is Tantalus in the first act of "Thyestes"?
2. 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?
3. How does Theseus feel upon learning of his son's death?
4. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?
5. Which of the following is not one of Thyestes' sons?
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