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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the chorus in the third act of "Phaedra," what no longer governs mankind?
(a) Justice.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Fate.
(d) Love.

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

3. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?
(a) The ghost can reveal his murderer.
(b) Tiresias' willing sacrifice will end the plague.
(c) Zeus will listen to and answer his prayers.
(d) The Oracle can explain herself to him.

4. What does Phaedra wear in the second act?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) Mourning clothes.
(c) Hunting garb.
(d) Hippolytus' armor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of "Phaedra," where is Theseus?

2. How does Theseus feel upon learning of his son's death?

3. According to Pyrrhus, who was most afraid of Achilles?

4. According to Calchas, why must Polyxena and Astyanax die?

5. At the end of the third act of "Phaedra," the chorus cries, "Why dost thou dwell afar,/ All too indifferent to men,/ Not anxious to bring blessing to the good,/ And to the evil, bane"? About what is the chorus lamenting?

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