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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From where does the messenger in the fourth act come in "Oedipus"?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Troy.
(d) Corinth.

3. Why is Andromache jealous of Polyxena?
(a) Polyxena will die on her native soil.
(b) Polyxena has been blessed by Zeus.
(c) Polyxena has accepted her fate.
(d) Polyxena will be treated as a princess in her marriage.

4. From where did Oedipus come?
(a) Corinth.
(b) Troy.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Rome.

5. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?
(a) The pestilence deaths of his subjects.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His brother's insults.
(d) His son's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Theseus pray at the end of the third act of "Phaedra"?

2. How does Atreus protect his sons from sharing the blame for his plot against Thyestes?

3. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?

4. What real life person is written into the play as a character?

5. Why is Oedipus fearful of returning to his homeland?

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