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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To where is Thyestes traveling in the third act?
(a) Argos.
(b) Troy.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Thebes.

3. What reason does Atreus give for hating the three boys?
(a) Atreus was in love with their mother.
(b) They are his brother's sons.
(c) They could change the tide of favor against Atreus.
(d) The boys tormented Atreus' sons.

4. What must Atreus convince Thyestes to accept in the third act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Gold.
(b) Half of the crown.
(c) The position of head advisor.
(d) A wife.

5. What is Thyestes doing at the end of the fourth act?
(a) Preparing to kill his brother.
(b) Eating the feast from his brother.
(c) Receiving counsel from the ghost of his father.
(d) Praying to Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Tantulus?

2. How does Atreus plan to lure Thyestes to his castle?

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?

4. What does Atreus do to his nephews' bodies?

5. What is Atreus celebrating in the beginning of the fifth act of "Thyestes"?

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