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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) The sins of his sons.
(b) His suicide.
(c) The Greek's plot against his sons.
(d) The death of his wife.

2. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?
(a) Thyestes will be tricked into eating his own children.
(b) Thyestes will be blinded.
(c) Thyestes will be dragged to death by his horses.
(d) Thyestes will be burned alive.

3. Upon what were Thyestes' sons sacrificed?
(a) The weapons of their ancestors.
(b) An altar.
(c) A pyre.
(d) Their grandfather's tomb.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?

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

3. What emotion is Thyestes mysteriously experiencing in the beginning of the last act of "Thyestes"?

4. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?

5. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?

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