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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Thyestes," what does the titular character entrust to the gods?
(a) Atreus' punishment.
(b) His life.
(c) His fate at sea.
(d) The souls of his sons.

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

3. What false offer has Atreus apparently made to Thyestes, according to the third act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Thyestes will rule in Atreus' stead.
(b) The two brothers will rule the kingdom jointly.
(c) Atreus will have his nephews educated if Thyestes becomes his advisor.
(d) Atreus will groom young Tantalus to rule the kingdom.

4. Which of the following is not one of Thyestes' sons?
(a) Tantalus.
(b) One son stays unnamed.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Plisthenes.

5. For what does Theseus pray at the end of the third act of "Phaedra"?
(a) Forgiveness for his failure to stop the assault.
(b) The death of his son.
(c) Wisdom to deal out justice.
(d) Healing for Phaedra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Phaedra's nurse attempt to convince Hippolytus in the second act of "Phaedra"?

2. What emotion is Thyestes mysteriously experiencing in the beginning of the last act of "Thyestes"?

3. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?

4. To where is Thyestes traveling in the third act?

5. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?

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