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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 3, Part 3 (p.215-230).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What woman is accompanying Agamemnon on his return to Mycenae?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Briseis.
(c) Phoebe.
(d) Andromache.

2. What is the main conflict between Athena and the Furies?
(a) The Furies believe Athena is unfavorably judging them.
(b) The Furies wish for Athena to join them.
(c) They argue about whether the old gods or young gods are more relevant.
(d) The Furies want to overthrow Zeus, but Athena will not allow them.

3. According to the herald and the chorus, what has happened to Agamemnon's brother?
(a) He has returns home safely.
(b) His men mutinied against him on the return home.
(c) He was killed in battle.
(d) His ship is lost after a storm.

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

5. What reasoning did Clytemnestra give for exiling a certain person before the events of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) She was afraid her daughter might tempt her lover.
(b) She wanted to keep her son safe from Trojan assassins.
(c) She wanted him out of the way of her lover's ascension.
(d) She was afraid that gods would smite her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the second part of "The Eumenides" take place?

2. Why does Apollo appear at his altar?

3. What does Athena proclaim before the judges announce their vote at the end of "The Eumenides"?

4. What does the chorus instruct Cilissa to do instead of following Clytemnestra's orders?

5. How does part of the chorus react to the death of Agamemnon?

(see the answer key)

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