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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Creon sent away at the end of the first act of "Oedipus"?
(a) Creon is causing problems for Oedipus.
(b) Creon is behind a rebellion to remove Oedipus from the throne.
(c) Creon must visit Delphi to learn how to end the plague.
(d) Creon will get sick if he does not leave the city.

3. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?
(a) Plisthenes.
(b) Tantalus.
(c) Atreus.
(d) Thyestes.

4. Whom does Oedipus defeat before the start of the play?
(a) Medusa.
(b) The Sphinx.
(c) The Furies.
(d) The Sirens.

5. Who is Oedipus' father in Corinth?
(a) King Priam.
(b) King Menelaus.
(c) King Atreus.
(d) King Polybus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agamemnon claim as being forbidden, due to shame and honor?

2. In the second act of "Oedipus," what knowledge does Creon relate that will end the plague?

3. For what does Hecuba pray?

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

5. What actions did the old shepherd perform before the beginning of "Oedipus"?

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