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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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?
(a) His sons are not there to share the joy.
(b) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.
(c) They could not have reconciled earlier.
(d) Their father could not have lived to see them reconcile.

4. Who is the father of Tantulus?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Hades.
(c) Pan.
(d) Zeus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?

2. In what state is Tantalus in the first act of "Thyestes"?

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

4. Who accompanies Atreus at his bidding when he goes to make a sacrifice to the gods at the end of the third act of "Thyestes"?

5. What reason does Atreus give for hating the three boys?

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