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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Astyanax's bravery affect Ulysses and the Greeks?
(a) They cried out of pity,
(b) They prayed to the gods for mercy.
(c) They saluted him.
(d) They mocked him.

2. According to Seneca in the second act of "Octavia," where was Seneca happiest?
(a) As a mentor to Nero's children.
(b) In exile.
(c) In court as Nero's advisor.
(d) As a priest in Jove's temple.

3. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?
(a) His sword became ensnared with the horse's mane.
(b) He fell and became tangled in the reins.
(c) His saddle was sabotaged.
(d) He could not dismount.

4. How does Hippolytus die?
(a) He is dragged into the sea by Neptune's creature.
(b) He is thrown from a cliff.
(c) He is stabbed by his own sword.
(d) He is dragged to death on the rocks.

5. What is the only reason that Creon reveals the information he gained from Tiresias after summoning the ghost?
(a) Oedipus begs him to help him end the plague.
(b) If the plague is not ended, his sister will be the next to die.
(c) Oedipus threatens him.
(d) He accidentally told the messenger while Oedipus was within hearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Phaedra dress in a particular manner in the second act?

2. According to the ghost, what will end the plague?

3. What course of action does Tiresias propose he take in order to help avenge the king's murder?

4. Upon what were Thyestes' sons sacrificed?

5. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?

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