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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills Agamemnon?

2. When Orestes returns, who does Electra praise for his faithful friendship?

3. Who does Electra explain to her guests the servant is?

4. Who comes to inform Electra of the success of Orestes' deed?

5. Who has called a truce to attempt to make peace in The Phoenician Women?

Short Essay Questions

1. The end of the Electra reveals the author's (and likely the society's) point of view. What is it?

2. What does Orestes say of Electra's husband (as he pretends to be the messenger)?

3. Who recognizes Orestes?

4. What led to Oedipus' downfall?

5. How are the deaths in the end of Electra received by the characters?

6. What does Electra tell the messenger (Orestes) to relay to him about returning?

7. Describe briefly the theme of fate in The Phoenician Women.

8. How does Electra compare her situation to her mother's in part one of Electra, when speaking to the messenger (Orestes)?

9. What of Electra's demeanor in Part Three builds the tension of the play? What does she feel when she hears word from the messenger?

10. What does the farmer chide Electra for as she speaks to Orestes in Part Two of Electra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure and actions which take place in The Phoenician Women. Where is the climax? What takes place in the falling action and resolution of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the details of the exposition in Electra from the opening speeches.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Power" in the play, The Phoenician Women. Who has power in the play? Who seeks it? How does this theme affect all of the main characters?

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