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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the chorus in the third act of "Phaedra," what no longer governs mankind?
(a) Justice.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Fate.
(d) Love.

3. What does Phaedra wear in the second act?
(a) Mourning clothes.
(b) Hunting garb.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) Hippolytus' armor.

4. What creature attacked Hippolytus?
(a) Medusa.
(b) A Fury.
(c) Neptune's sea bull.
(d) Cerberus.

5. Who commands Tantalus to cast his chaos upon others?
(a) The Fury.
(b) Hades.
(c) The Gorgons.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?

2. How does Hippolytus die?

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

4. Before his brother's treachery is revealed in the fifth act, what does Thyestes admit to being upset about in regards to his supposed reconciliation to Atreus?

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

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