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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Phaedra confide her desire for Hippolytus?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Hippolytus' nurse.
(c) Hippolytus' sister.
(d) Theseus.

2. In what sort of garb is Phaedra's nurse dressed in the third act?
(a) Priestess robes.
(b) Mourning garb.
(c) Hunting garb.
(d) Wedding dress.

3. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?
(a) Thyestes will be blinded.
(b) Thyestes will be dragged to death by his horses.
(c) Thyestes will be tricked into eating his own children.
(d) Thyestes will be burned alive.

4. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?
(a) Forgiveness and half the crown.
(b) To name Thyestes' son as his heir.
(c) Control of the military.
(d) A wife.

5. What does Hippolytus prefer over social interactions?
(a) The outdoors.
(b) Politics.
(c) Battle.
(d) Meaningless relationships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Atreus celebrating in the beginning of the fifth act of "Thyestes"?

2. In the first act of "Thyestes," why does Tantalus initially refuse to unleash chaos?

3. What is Phaedra doing in the beginning of the fifth act?

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

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

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