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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 4 (9.190-196).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agamemnon walk inside his palace the way he does?
(a) He does not care about Clytemnestra's feelings on the matter.
(b) He believes it is grander.
(c) He believes it is more touching to walk in together.
(d) He believes it is more humbling.

2. What does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?
(a) He says it is suited for gods, not mortals.
(b) He does not find it unsuitable.
(c) He says that it is clearly meant for someone else.
(d) He says it is too poor for a king.

3. What does Orestes pray for at the beginning of "The Libation Bearers"?
(a) Peace of mind.
(b) Safe voyage overseas.
(c) His success in war.
(d) Success in his plan of revenge for his father's murder.

4. What does Agamemnon think about this particular welcome home?
(a) He wants his concubine to be impressed.
(b) He does not want his people to think poorly of him for not having a grand entrance.
(c) He does not want his people to think worse of him for being surrounded by indulgence.
(d) He is very happy with it.

5. While mourning her father at his grave, what does Electra pray for the most?
(a) Menelaus's vengeance on Cltemnestra.
(b) Her mother's forgiveness.
(c) The death of Aegisthus.
(d) Her brother's return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the female attendants lay on the ground for Agamemnon to walk upon?

2. How does Clytemnestra plead for her life to Orestes?

3. According to Agamemnon, what was the cause of Troy's being "ground into dust?"

4. What advice does Electra ask of the chorus while at her father's tomb?

5. According to Agamemnon, what kept him strong during the war?

(see the answer key)

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