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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 dragged to death by his horses.
(c) Thyestes will be burned alive.
(d) Thyestes will be blinded.

2. According to Talthybius, what did a prophet witness that suggests the sea mourns for Achilles?
(a) The earth split into two.
(b) An animal fell into the rocks.
(c) The sea has grown turbulent.
(d) A tree fell in a storm.

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

4. What is revealed about Troy in the background of "Troades"?
(a) Troy has been cursed.
(b) Troy is the mightiest city-state in the world.
(c) Troy has fallen to the Spartans.
(d) Troy is blessed by Zeus himself.

5. According to Pyrrhus, who was most afraid of Achilles?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Hector.
(c) Paris.
(d) Priam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?

2. What does Phaedra wear in the second act?

3. What parts of Thyestes' sons are presented to Thyestes as a gift?

4. For what reason does Phaedra dress in a particular manner in the second act?

5. According to Hecuba, what also died on the same day as her warrior son?

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