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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Neutral.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Annoyed.

2. At the end of the third act of "Phaedra," the chorus cries, "Why dost thou dwell afar,/ All too indifferent to men,/ Not anxious to bring blessing to the good,/ And to the evil, bane"? About what is the chorus lamenting?
(a) Phaedra has committed suicide.
(b) Phaedra falsely accused Hippolytus of rape.
(c) Hippolytus has been murdered.
(d) Hippolytus has tried to kill his father.

3. How does Phaedra respond when Theseus demands to know why she is apparently suicidal?
(a) She tries to throw herself out the window.
(b) She begins to scream.
(c) She would rather die than confide in him about the "evil" someone did to her.
(d) She tries to make love to him.

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

5. At the end of the second act of "Phaedra," in what does the chorus hope Hippolytus will find comfort?
(a) His prayers to Diana.
(b) His love of the outdoors.
(c) His hunting skills.
(d) His beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Tantulus?

2. Upon whom must Tantalus loose the Fury?

3. What does Hippolytus prefer over social interactions?

4. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?

5. When Hippolytus rebuffs Phaedra, how does she react?

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