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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 plan to lure Thyestes to his castle?
(a) He has sent word to Thyestes that he wants to groom his oldest nephew to be his heir.
(b) He has sent word to Thyestes, falsely begging for a reconciliation.
(c) He has sent word to Thyestes that he wants to abdicate the throne.
(d) He has sent word to Thyestes that he is dying.

2. What is Atreus celebrating in the beginning of the fifth act of "Thyestes"?
(a) His reconciliation with his brother.
(b) His son's birthday.
(c) His triumph over his brother.
(d) His brother's marriage.

3. What does Phaedra's confidante try to dissuade her from doing?
(a) Ignoring her feelings for Hippolytus.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Acting on her attraction to Hippolytus.
(d) Leaving the city to escape her desire.

4. What fate awaits the children of Thyestes?
(a) They will be buried alive.
(b) Their bodies will be boiled to pieces.
(c) Their bodies will be fed to wild animals.
(d) They will be exiled.

5. In the preface of "Phaedra," what is Hippolytus organizing?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) A battle.
(c) A rebellion.
(d) A hunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of Thyestes' sons?

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

3. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?

4. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?

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

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