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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before his brother's treachery is revealed in the fifth act, what does Thyestes admit to being upset about in regards to his supposed reconciliation to Atreus?
(a) Their father could not have lived to see them reconcile.
(b) They could not have reconciled earlier.
(c) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.
(d) His sons are not there to share the joy.

2. What does the chorus sing about at the end of the first act of "Phaedra"?
(a) They sing about the transcendent nature of death.
(b) They sing about the unnatural love Phaedra has for Hippolytus.
(c) They sing about how every living creatures will surrender to love eventually.
(d) They sing about Aphrodite's influence over Phaedra.

3. 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?
(a) Phaedra falsely accused Hippolytus of rape.
(b) Hippolytus has tried to kill his father.
(c) Hippolytus has been murdered.
(d) Phaedra has committed suicide.

4. Although he refuses to grant Phaedra a proper burial, what does Theseus plan to do at the end of the play?
(a) Grant the innocent Hippolytus a proper burial.
(b) Find a new wife.
(c) Pray for forgiveness.
(d) Return to the Underworld to be with his son.

5. What does Phaedra's nurse lament in the beginning of the second act?
(a) Phaedra's plan to seduce Hippolytus.
(b) Theseus' death.
(c) Hippolytus' disdain of women.
(d) Phaedra's planned suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is Tantalus in the first act of "Thyestes"?

2. What parts of Thyestes' sons are presented to Thyestes as a gift?

3. What fate awaits the children of Thyestes?

4. Who commands Tantalus to cast his chaos upon others?

5. Who accompanies Atreus at his bidding when he goes to make a sacrifice to the gods at the end of the third act of "Thyestes"?

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