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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?
(a) His sword became ensnared with the horse's mane.
(b) His saddle was sabotaged.
(c) He fell and became tangled in the reins.
(d) He could not dismount.

2. Who did Tantalus serve as a meal to the gods?
(a) Thyestes.
(b) Plisthenes.
(c) Pelops.
(d) Atreus.

3. To whom does Phaedra confide her desire for Hippolytus?
(a) Theseus.
(b) Hippolytus' sister.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Hippolytus' nurse.

4. For what does Theseus pray at the end of the third act of "Phaedra"?
(a) The death of his son.
(b) Forgiveness for his failure to stop the assault.
(c) Wisdom to deal out justice.
(d) Healing for Phaedra.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedra finally admit to Theseus at the end of the play?

2. How does Atreus protect his sons from sharing the blame for his plot against Thyestes?

3. What does the chorus sing about at the end of the first act of "Phaedra"?

4. 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?

5. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?

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