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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?
(a) Thyestes will be burned alive.
(b) Thyestes will be tricked into eating his own children.
(c) Thyestes will be dragged to death by his horses.
(d) Thyestes will be blinded.

2. Who is Hecuba?
(a) Queen of the Amazons.
(b) Queen of Thebes.
(c) Queen of Sparta.
(d) Queen of Troy.

3. What is significant about Hecuba's exit at the end of the play?
(a) It infers that she will be staying in Troy.
(b) It infers that she has committed suicide.
(c) It infers that the gods have taken her away with them.
(d) It infers that she is going to murder Ulysses.

4. How does Ulysses trick Andromache into revealing Astyanax's location?
(a) He suggests that the boy is a coward.
(b) He pretends to leave but watches her walk into the tomb.
(c) He watches her eyes as she looks around for him.
(d) He claims Hector's tomb must be torn down.

5. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?
(a) He believes they will never know about his misdeeds.
(b) He believes he is their supreme ruler.
(c) He knows they will always be loyal to him.
(d) He knows they do not care for his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the station of Theseus' first wife?

2. According to Talthybius, what did a prophet witness that suggests the sea mourns for Achilles?

3. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?

4. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?

5. What does Phaedra's confidante try to dissuade her from doing?

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