1. How does Atreus protect his sons from sharing the blame for his plot against Thyestes?
(a) Atreus lies to them about his plan.
(b) Atreus sends them away.
(c) Atreus keeps them completely ignorant of the plan.
(d) Atreus pleads with Zeus to keep them ignorant.

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

3. At the end of "Thyestes," what does the titular character entrust to the gods?
(a) The souls of his sons.
(b) His fate at sea.
(c) His life.
(d) Atreus' punishment.

4. Which character in "Thyestes" is decapitated?
(a) Tantalus.
(b) Thyestes.
(c) Atreus.
(d) Plisthenes.

5. Upon what were Thyestes' sons sacrificed?
(a) A pyre.
(b) An altar.
(c) The weapons of their ancestors.
(d) Their grandfather's tomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who commands Tantalus to cast his chaos upon others?

3. To where is Thyestes traveling in the third act?

4. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?

5. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?

(see the answer key)

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