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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to the Trojan widows after their army was defeated?
(a) The women have all been claimed by the Greeks.
(b) The women took up arms to defend themselves.
(c) The women escaped the city.
(d) The women have all been prepared for suicide.

2. On what does Octavia blame her misfortunes?
(a) Her own mistakes.
(b) Her mother's second marriage.
(c) Her brother's curse.
(d) Her father's impiety.

3. What does Hecuba tell the chorus they must not do in regards to Priam?
(a) Pity him.
(b) Remember him as frail.
(c) Betray his memory.
(d) Speak unkindly against him.

4. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?
(a) He believes they will never know about his misdeeds.
(b) He knows they do not care for his brother.
(c) He believes he is their supreme ruler.
(d) He knows they will always be loyal to him.

5. According to Hecuba, what was ignored before the fall of Troy?
(a) Her prophesies.
(b) The death of Hector.
(c) Priam's pleas for surrender.
(d) The demands of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Greeks admire about Polyxena?

2. What is the station of Theseus' first wife?

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

4. Why does Nero claim to distrust Octavia?

5. What is plaguing Poppaea on her wedding day?

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