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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the second act of "Phaedra," in what does the chorus hope Hippolytus will find comfort?
(a) His beauty.
(b) His hunting skills.
(c) His love of the outdoors.
(d) His prayers to Diana.

2. What reason does Atreus give for hating the three boys?
(a) They are his brother's sons.
(b) Atreus was in love with their mother.
(c) The boys tormented Atreus' sons.
(d) They could change the tide of favor against Atreus.

3. What does the nurse show Theseus when he demands to know why Phaedra is determined to die in the third act?
(a) The blood on their bedsheets.
(b) Hippolytus' armor.
(c) Hippolytus' sword.
(d) Phaedra's torn dress.

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

5. What is Atreus angry about being unable to avenge?
(a) His son's death.
(b) His father's death.
(c) The pestilence deaths of his subjects.
(d) His brother's insults.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theseus' first wife?

2. In the fourth act of "Thyestes," who informs the chorus about Atreus murdering his nephews?

3. Although he refuses to grant Phaedra a proper burial, what does Theseus plan to do at the end of the play?

4. Why is Andromache jealous of Polyxena?

5. What does Phaedra's nurse lament in the beginning of the second act?

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