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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Atreus do to his nephews' bodies?
(a) He feeds them to the pigs.
(b) He buries them.
(c) He burns them.
(d) He prepares them as a meal for their father.

3. How was young Tantalus murdered?
(a) He was disemboweled.
(b) His throat was cut.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He was thrown from a tower.

4. To whom do Thyestes and Atreus drink a toast in the fifth act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Tantalus.
(b) Each other.
(c) The gods.
(d) Pelops.

5. What is Atreus celebrating in the beginning of the fifth act of "Thyestes"?
(a) His reconciliation with his brother.
(b) His son's birthday.
(c) His brother's marriage.
(d) His triumph over his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?

2. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?

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

4. Upon whom must Tantalus loose the Fury?

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

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