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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom do Thyestes and Atreus drink a toast in the fifth act of "Thyestes"?
(a) Each other.
(b) Tantalus.
(c) The gods.
(d) Pelops.

2. About what act is Theseus manipulated into believing occurred in his absence during the third act of "Phaedra"?
(a) Hippolytus raped Phaedra.
(b) Phaedra has attempted suicide.
(c) Hippolytus violently beat Phaedra for insolence.
(d) Phaedra had a miscarriage.

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

4. 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) The boys tormented Atreus' sons.
(d) They could change the tide of favor against Atreus.

5. What does the nurse show Theseus when he demands to know why Phaedra is determined to die in the third act?
(a) Hippolytus' armor.
(b) Phaedra's torn dress.
(c) The blood on their bedsheets.
(d) Hippolytus' sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what did Hippolytus' horses run when escaping the attacking creature?

2. Who is the father of Tantulus?

3. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?

4. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?

5. What is the station of Theseus' first wife?

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