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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what did Hippolytus' horses run when escaping the attacking creature?
(a) The grass.
(b) The graves of dead warriors.
(c) The ruins of another castle.
(d) The rocks.

2. Who is Creon?
(a) Oedipus' brother.
(b) Laius' brother.
(c) Tiresias' brother.
(d) Jocasta's brother.

3. In what sort of garb is Phaedra's nurse dressed in the third act?
(a) Mourning garb.
(b) Priestess robes.
(c) Wedding dress.
(d) Hunting garb.

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

5. How does Phaedra respond when Theseus demands to know why she is apparently suicidal?
(a) She would rather die than confide in him about the "evil" someone did to her.
(b) She begins to scream.
(c) She tries to throw herself out the window.
(d) She tries to make love to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon advise Oedipus to do after the former relays the message from the murdered king?

2. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?

3. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?

4. Although he refuses to grant Phaedra a proper burial, what does Theseus plan to do at the end of the play?

5. What does Hippolytus prefer over social interactions?

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