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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Talthybius' station among the Greeks?
(a) Priest.
(b) Weaponsmith.
(c) Prophet.
(d) Herald.

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

3. In what sort of garb is Phaedra's nurse dressed in the third act?
(a) Hunting garb.
(b) Wedding dress.
(c) Mourning garb.
(d) Priestess robes.

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

5. In the first act of "Thyestes," what do the Fury claim to have planned for the wrongdoers?
(a) A quick death.
(b) A war.
(c) Torment from the animals.
(d) A strange meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Hector warn Andromache in a dream?

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

3. Why was Hippolytus trapped upon his horse before his death?

4. Whom does Oedipus defeat before the start of the play?

5. Who kills Polyxena?

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