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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 2 (p 171-183).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Electra pray while at Agamemnon's tomb?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Hades.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

2. How does the chorus feel about Cassandra?
(a) They are dismissive of her.
(b) They are in awe of her.
(c) They are repulsed by her.
(d) They sympathize with her.

3. What is the function of the herald at the beginning of the second part of the first play?
(a) He brings news of Agamemnon.
(b) He brings news of Iphigenia.
(c) He brings news of Orestes.
(d) He brings news of Aegisthus.

4. According to Clytemnestra, what did she watch for while Agamemnon was gone?
(a) She watched for any sign from the gods.
(b) She watched the moon to see if the gods would tell her anything through it.
(c) She kept watch for any word of her husband.
(d) She watched the horizon every day for his ship.

5. To what does the chorus compare Troy after the herald exits?
(a) A wise king with a terrible advisor.
(b) An old man.
(c) A beloved, though ungrateful child.
(d) A new baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Clytemnestra's message to the herald, how has she kept her husband's house?

2. What does the herald believe about Agamemnon's brother?

3. Why does the herald believe what he claims about Agamemnon's brother?

4. Why does Cassandra walk into the palace?

5. After Cassandra enters the castle and their monologue is interrupted, what dispute rises amongst the chorus?

(see the answer key)

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