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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fourth act of "Oedipus," what does the titular character recall before his arrival in the city?
(a) He was warned away from Thebes by Zeus.
(b) He killed a man on his way there.
(c) He nearly died on his journey to the city.
(d) He was arrested.

2. How does Phaedra die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) Theseus kills her.
(c) Neptune's sea bull throws her in the sea.
(d) She dies from grief.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Hippolytus pray in the preface of "Phaedra"?

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

3. What did the Greeks admire about Polyxena?

4. Why does the messenger in the fourth act urge Oedipus to leave the city?

5. What message does the ghost of Jocasta's husband send?

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