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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Oedipus fearful of returning to his homeland?
(a) He does not want to abandon Thebes.
(b) He does not wish to leave his wife.
(c) He does not want to be a king.
(d) He is still afraid of the prophecy.

2. How does Theseus feel upon learning of his son's death?
(a) Grief-stricken.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Furious at the gods.
(d) Elated.

3. In the preface of "Phaedra," what is Hippolytus organizing?
(a) A battle.
(b) A rebellion.
(c) A prayer service.
(d) A hunt.

4. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?
(a) Zeus will listen to and answer his prayers.
(b) The ghost can reveal his murderer.
(c) Tiresias' willing sacrifice will end the plague.
(d) The Oracle can explain herself to him.

5. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?
(a) His sword became ensnared with the horse's mane.
(b) His saddle was sabotaged.
(c) He fell and became tangled in the reins.
(d) He could not dismount.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Andromache, what is the worst fate for a Trojan woman?

2. For what does Theseus pray at the end of the third act of "Phaedra"?

3. Who is Hecuba?

4. What is Phaedra doing in the beginning of the fifth act?

5. What fate awaits the children of Thyestes?

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