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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Electra, pages 23-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says our daily food is a small matter in Electra?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Iphegenia.
(d) The farmer.

2. What has Orestes returned to do in Electra?
(a) Take the crown from his brother.
(b) Marry Electra.
(c) Marry Iphegenia.
(d) Kill Aegisthus and Clytemnestra.

3. Who does Electra say was NOT properly buried?
(a) Iphegenia.
(b) Clytemnestra.
(c) Aegisthus.
(d) Agamemnon.

4. The old servant tells Orestes he must kill Aegisthus, but not where?
(a) In the country.
(b) Within the city.
(c) On a grave.
(d) By the river.

5. Who does Electra tell her husband the messengers are from?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Aegisthus.
(d) Polyneices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opening scene of Electra?

2. Who married Electra to her current husband?

3. Who does the chorus sing about that would right the wrongs being slain in Electra?

4. Who is Agamemnon's son?

5. Who does Electra tell that her husband is alive?

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