1. 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 how every living creatures will surrender to love eventually.
(d) They sing about Aphrodite's influence over Phaedra.

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

3. What parts of Thyestes' sons are presented to Thyestes as a gift?
(a) Their hands.
(b) Their livers.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) Their heads.

4. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?
(a) He believes they will never know about his misdeeds.
(b) He believes he is their supreme ruler.
(c) He knows they do not care for his brother.
(d) He knows they will always be loyal to him.

5. What is Phaedra doing in the beginning of the fifth act?
(a) Seducing Theseus.
(b) Cutting and burning her hair.
(c) Mourning Hippolytus.
(d) Attempting suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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"?

3. What does Phaedra's nurse lament in the beginning of the second act?

4. What does Hippolytus prefer over social interactions?

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

(see the answer key)

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