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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what act is Theseus manipulated into believing occurred in his absence during the third act of "Phaedra"?
(a) Phaedra has attempted suicide.
(b) Hippolytus violently beat Phaedra for insolence.
(c) Hippolytus raped Phaedra.
(d) Phaedra had a miscarriage.

2. What must Atreus convince Thyestes to accept in the third act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Half of the crown.
(b) The position of head advisor.
(c) A wife.
(d) Gold.

3. How does Hippolytus feel when he learns that Phaedra desires him?
(a) Repulsed.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Elated.
(d) Aroused.

4. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?
(a) Thyestes.
(b) Atreus.
(c) Pelops.
(d) Plisthenes.

5. Who is the father of Tantulus?
(a) Pan.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hades.
(d) Poseidon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedra finally admit to Theseus at the end of the play?

2. Whom does Tantalus attempt to warn about their impending deaths?

3. In the fourth act of "Phaedra," what new character enters the play?

4. Why does the nurse claim to be dressed in a particular manner in the third act of "Phaedra"?

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

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