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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Atreus protect his sons from sharing the blame for his plot against Thyestes?
(a) Atreus lies to them about his plan.
(b) Atreus sends them away.
(c) Atreus keeps them completely ignorant of the plan.
(d) Atreus pleads with Zeus to keep them ignorant.

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

3. How does Hippolytus die?
(a) He is dragged into the sea by Neptune's creature.
(b) He is dragged to death on the rocks.
(c) He is stabbed by his own sword.
(d) He is thrown from a cliff.

4. To where is Thyestes traveling in the third act?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Argos.
(d) Troy.

5. What does Hippolytus prefer over social interactions?
(a) Battle.
(b) The outdoors.
(c) Meaningless relationships.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phaedra respond when Theseus demands to know why she is apparently suicidal?

2. In the fourth act of "Thyestes," who informs the chorus about Atreus murdering his nephews?

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?

4. To whom does Phaedra confide her desire for Hippolytus?

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

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