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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?
(a) His suicide.
(b) The death of his wife.
(c) The Greek's plot against his sons.
(d) The sins of his sons.

2. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?
(a) His son's death.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His brother's insults.
(d) The pestilence deaths of his subjects.

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

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

5. In the fourth act of "Thyestes," who informs the chorus about Atreus murdering his nephews?
(a) Atreus' prefect.
(b) A priest.
(c) Atreus' minister.
(d) A messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?

2. What is Thyestes doing at the end of the fourth act?

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

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

5. 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?

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