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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Phaedra's nurse attempt to convince Hippolytus in the second act of "Phaedra"?
(a) He should seek Athena's counsel.
(b) He should become more sociable and try to find love.
(c) He should never come back to the city.
(d) He should try to bring his father back from the Underworld.

2. In the fourth act of "Thyestes," who informs the chorus about Atreus murdering his nephews?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A priest.
(c) Atreus' minister.
(d) Atreus' prefect.

3. How did Astyanax's bravery affect Ulysses and the Greeks?
(a) They prayed to the gods for mercy.
(b) They saluted him.
(c) They mocked him.
(d) They cried out of pity,

4. Who kills Polyxena?
(a) Pyrrhus.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Menelaus.

5. What reason does Atreus give for hating the three boys?
(a) The boys tormented Atreus' sons.
(b) Atreus was in love with their mother.
(c) They could change the tide of favor against Atreus.
(d) They are his brother's sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Hecuba predict will not find peace for a long time?

2. Why is Andromache jealous of Polyxena?

3. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?

4. Who enters at the end of the second act of "Phaedra"?

5. 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"?

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