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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fourth act of "Phaedra," what new character enters the play?
(a) Theseus' brother.
(b) Diana.
(c) Hippolytus' wife.
(d) The messenger.

2. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?
(a) Thyestes will be blinded.
(b) Thyestes will be dragged to death by his horses.
(c) Thyestes will be burned alive.
(d) Thyestes will be tricked into eating his own children.

3. Upon what were Thyestes' sons sacrificed?
(a) An altar.
(b) Their grandfather's tomb.
(c) The weapons of their ancestors.
(d) A pyre.

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

5. 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) His sons are not there to share the joy.
(d) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedra's nurse lament in the beginning of the second act?

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

3. What is Thyestes doing at the end of the fourth act?

4. How does Phaedra respond when Theseus demands to know why she is apparently suicidal?

5. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?

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