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

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

2. What deception must Helen play on Polyxena?
(a) Helen is going to switch places with Polyxena to escape her husband.
(b) Helen must talk Polyxena into committing.
(c) Helen must lure Polyxena to be sacrificed under guise of a wedding.
(d) Helen must suggest Polyxena pray to the wrong god so that she becomes cursed.

3. For what does Hecuba pray?
(a) Hope.
(b) Ulysses' death.
(c) Death.
(d) Polyxena's soul.

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

5. Who is the father of Tantulus?
(a) Pan.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is Thyestes mysteriously experiencing in the beginning of the last act of "Thyestes"?

2. Where does Andromache hide her son?

3. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?

4. How are the Greeks dividing the captive Trojan women among themselves?

5. What creature attacked Hippolytus?

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