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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the end of the third act of "Phaedra," the chorus cries, "Why dost thou dwell afar,/ All too indifferent to men,/ Not anxious to bring blessing to the good,/ And to the evil, bane"? About what is the chorus lamenting?
(a) Phaedra has committed suicide.
(b) Phaedra falsely accused Hippolytus of rape.
(c) Hippolytus has tried to kill his father.
(d) Hippolytus has been murdered.

4. How does Atreus plan to lure Thyestes to his castle?
(a) He has sent word to Thyestes that he wants to groom his oldest nephew to be his heir.
(b) He has sent word to Thyestes that he is dying.
(c) He has sent word to Thyestes, falsely begging for a reconciliation.
(d) He has sent word to Thyestes that he wants to abdicate the throne.

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

2. At the end of the second act of "Phaedra," in what does the chorus hope Hippolytus will find comfort?

3. How does Phaedra die?

4. How does Theseus feel upon learning of his son's death?

5. Who accompanies Atreus at his bidding when he goes to make a sacrifice to the gods at the end of the third act of "Thyestes"?

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