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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Electra, pages 42-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Agamemnon's son?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Dioscuri.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Pylades.

2. How long is Agamemnon gone to war?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) One year.

3. Who does Orestes say must be repaid for his kindness?
(a) The old man.
(b) The farmer.
(c) Electra.
(d) Aegisthus.

4. What does Electra chide her husband for after the messenger has appeared?
(a) Raping her.
(b) Mistrusting her.
(c) Not feeding her.
(d) Abusing her.

5. Who was Clytemnestra's first husband?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Aegisthus.
(d) Pentheus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Electra say was NOT properly buried?

2. Who does Electra say would recognize her brother if he saw him?

3. What is the opening scene of Electra?

4. What does Orestes ask the old servant once he is discovered?

5. What does Electra's husband say that it's improper for Electra to do?

(see the answer key)

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