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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. For what reason does Phaedra dress in a particular manner in the second act?
(a) She wants to feel what Hippolytus feels when he hunts.
(b) She wishes to attract Hippolytus' attention.
(c) She is trying to remind herself what is good in her marriage.
(d) She is mourning the death of her husband.

4. Who is Theseus' first wife?
(a) Andromache.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Hyppolyta.
(d) Jocasta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Atreus justify his wicked plans against his brother?

2. In the second act of "Thyestes," how does Atreus plan to wreak vengeance against his brother?

3. How did Astyanax's bravery affect Ulysses and the Greeks?

4. What does Phaedra wear in the second act?

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

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