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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Andromache blame for the fall of Troy?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Paris.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Helen.

3. Where does Andromache hide her son?
(a) The temple of Apollo.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) The caves by the edge of the city.
(d) Hector's tomb.

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?
(a) Their father could not have lived to see them reconcile.
(b) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.
(c) His sons are not there to share the joy.
(d) They could not have reconciled earlier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Atreus convince Thyestes to accept in the third act of "Thyestes"?

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

3. For what does Hecuba pray?

4. About what act is Theseus manipulated into believing occurred in his absence during the third act of "Phaedra"?

5. According to Hecuba, what was ignored before the fall of Troy?

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