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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Atreus will have his nephews educated if Thyestes becomes his advisor.
(c) Thyestes will rule in Atreus' stead.
(d) Atreus will groom young Tantalus to rule the kingdom.

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

4. Whom does Tantalus attempt to warn about their impending deaths?
(a) His grandsons.
(b) His sons.
(c) His nephews.
(d) His cousins.

5. In the first act of "Thyestes," why does Tantalus initially refuse to unleash chaos?
(a) He is not meant to abet punishment on others.
(b) He does not believe in his capabilities to be cruel.
(c) He does not believe they deserve to be punished.
(d) He does not wish to be punished by Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of "Thyestes," what does the titular character entrust to the gods?

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

4. Upon what were Thyestes' sons sacrificed?

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

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