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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nero, how was he deceived in regards to Octavia?
(a) He was not aware that she had angered several gods.
(b) He was not aware of how much she hated him.
(c) He was not aware that the subjects were loyal only to her.
(d) He was not aware she could not have children.

2. What does Atreus do to his nephews' bodies?
(a) He feeds them to the pigs.
(b) He buries them.
(c) He burns them.
(d) He prepares them as a meal for their father.

3. Who is protesting Nero's marriage to Poppaea?
(a) Their subjects.
(b) Octavia's family.
(c) The priests of Jove.
(d) Seneca and the advisors.

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

5. On what does Octavia blame her misfortunes?
(a) Her father's impiety.
(b) Her mother's second marriage.
(c) Her own mistakes.
(d) Her brother's curse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chorus tell the angry protesters in "Octavia"?

2. Why does Atreus not fear his subjects' favor?

3. For what purpose does Tiresias wish to take a particular action after he is unable to clarify the Oracle's message?

4. According to Hecuba, what also died on the same day as her warrior son?

5. What actions did the old shepherd perform before the beginning of "Oedipus"?

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