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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 3 (p.133-140).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the chorus compare life at the end of the third part of the first play?
(a) A horse race.
(b) A sailing ship.
(c) A child's game.
(d) A footrace.

2. How does Agamemnon agree to walk on the carpet?
(a) Barefoot.
(b) On a horse.
(c) In his boots.
(d) Carrying his wife.

3. For what does Clytemnestra scold the chorus in the second part of the first play?
(a) Not respecting Agamemnon.
(b) Not listening to the herald.
(c) Not offering proper prayers to the gods.
(d) Not believing her.

4. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?
(a) Troy has been defeated.
(b) Troy has defeated the Greeks.
(c) Agamemnon has died.
(d) Menelaus will be taking over Mycenae.

5. What does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?
(a) He says that it is clearly meant for someone else.
(b) He says it is suited for gods, not mortals.
(c) He does not find it unsuitable.
(d) He says it is too poor for a king.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city does "The Oresteia" begin?

2. According to Clytemnestra, where are the signals that the man on the roof was watching for?

3. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?

4. What woman is accompanying Agamemnon on his return to Mycenae?

5. What is concerning the chorus at the end of Play 1, Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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