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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?
(a) Control of the military.
(b) To name Thyestes' son as his heir.
(c) Forgiveness and half the crown.
(d) A wife.

2. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?
(a) Plisthenes.
(b) Tantalus.
(c) Atreus.
(d) Thyestes.

3. 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) His sons are not there to share the joy.
(c) They could not have reconciled earlier.
(d) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.

4. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?
(a) Atreus knows his brother is an atheist and will be under no protection.
(b) Atreus believes he is being commanded by the gods.
(c) Atreus is free to act because of his brother's actions against him.
(d) He claims Thyestes raped his wife.

5. Who commands Tantalus to cast his chaos upon others?
(a) The Fury.
(b) Zeus.
(c) The Gorgons.
(d) Hades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Tantulus?

2. Upon whom must Tantalus loose the Fury?

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

4. How was young Tantalus murdered?

5. What fate awaits the children of Thyestes?

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