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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Over what is Tantalus anguishing in the beginning of "Thyestes"?
(a) The sins of his sons.
(b) The Greek's plot against his sons.
(c) The death of his wife.
(d) His suicide.

3. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?
(a) Neutral.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Annoyed.

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?
(a) His sons are not there to share the joy.
(b) Their father could not have lived to see them reconcile.
(c) Atreus' sons are not present to meet their uncle.
(d) They could not have reconciled earlier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of Thyestes' sons?

2. Whom does Tantalus attempt to warn about their impending deaths?

3. What does Atreus do to his nephews' bodies?

4. What must Atreus convince Thyestes to accept in the third act of "Thyestes"?

5. How was young Tantalus murdered?

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