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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. What is Electra doing when Orestes first sees her?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Attending a banquet.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Singing.

2. Who does the chorus sing about that would right the wrongs being slain in Electra?
(a) Clytemnestra and Aegisthus.
(b) Antigone and Aegisthus.
(c) Electra and Orestes.
(d) Agamemnon.

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

4. Who does Electra call unfaithful, attractive to women, but a worthless coward underneath his pretty face?
(a) Pylades.
(b) Aegisthus.
(c) Clytemnestra.
(d) Orestes.

5. What does Electra have upon hear head when she first enters the play?
(a) A crown.
(b) A tiara.
(c) A water jug.
(d) A wig.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Electra ask to hide the body of Aegisthus?

2. Where does Orestes' party find Aegisthus?

3. Who does Orestes say must be repaid for his kindness?

4. Who says that good character cannot be judged by riches, poverty or courage?

5. Orestes fears being tried for what?

(see the answer key)

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