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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 they deserve to be punished.
(c) He does not wish to be punished by Zeus.
(d) He does not believe in his capabilities to be cruel.

2. At the start of "Phaedra," where is Theseus?
(a) The Underworld.
(b) Mount Olympus.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Thebes.

3. What does the chorus sing about at the end of the first act of "Phaedra"?
(a) They sing about the unnatural love Phaedra has for Hippolytus.
(b) They sing about the transcendent nature of death.
(c) They sing about Aphrodite's influence over Phaedra.
(d) They sing about how every living creatures will surrender to love eventually.

4. In the fourth act of "Phaedra," what new character enters the play?
(a) The messenger.
(b) Theseus' brother.
(c) Diana.
(d) Hippolytus' wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hippolytus die?

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

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

4. What parts of Thyestes' sons are presented to Thyestes as a gift?

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

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