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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?
(a) A wife.
(b) Forgiveness and half the crown.
(c) Control of the military.
(d) To name Thyestes' son as his heir.

2. Where does Oedipus send Creon?
(a) Troy.
(b) Corinth.
(c) The Underworld.
(d) The Oracle at Delphi.

3. How does Hippolytus die?
(a) He is dragged into the sea by Neptune's creature.
(b) He is thrown from a cliff.
(c) He is stabbed by his own sword.
(d) He is dragged to death on the rocks.

4. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?
(a) Thyestes will be burned alive.
(b) Thyestes will be dragged to death by his horses.
(c) Thyestes will be tricked into eating his own children.
(d) Thyestes will be blinded.

5. What creature attacked Hippolytus?
(a) Neptune's sea bull.
(b) A Fury.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Cerberus.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of "Phaedra," where is Theseus?

2. Upon what did Hippolytus' horses run when escaping the attacking creature?

3. According to Hecuba, what also died on the same day as her warrior son?

4. Who accompanies Atreus at his bidding when he goes to make a sacrifice to the gods at the end of the third act of "Thyestes"?

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

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