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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. Where is Orestes grabbed when he is waiting for his mother in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 6, how many guards enter the palace with Leander?

3. In Chapter 4, who does Clytemnestra tell Orestes that he can trust?

4. In Chapter 6, who does Orestes tell Ianthe moves in the palace corridors at night?

5. How does Clytemnestra describe her awareness at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Electra respond after Orestes kills their mother?

2. What does Orestes realize about the boys who were in the detention place with him in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Orestes believe that he is singled out for solitude after Leander returns in Chapter 6?

4. On page 240, how does Clytemnestra describe the place where she is?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Clytemnestra ask Orestes to help her with in the morning?

6. In Chapter 4, what does Clytemnestra say about trust?

7. In Chapter 4, what does Clytemnestra tell Orestes about his being sent away?

8. In Chapter 6, what message does Leander send as he prepares to come to the palace?

9. In Chapter 4, what does Electra say about the gods?

10. What is Aegisthus' position once Leander returns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After killing his mother, Orestes seems to not have a place in the palace. Why does Orestes seem to be relegated to silence? What does the role he is relegated to signify?

Essay Topic 2

Clytemnestra and Aegisthus are lovers and co-rulers after Agamemnon’s death. How would you describe the relationship between the two? What brought them together? Why do they stay together if they do not love one another?

Essay Topic 3

Orestes is not a leader, but he can be brave and perform brave actions when required. What is demonstrated about bravery and cowardice through Orestes’ character?

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