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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. Whom does Orestes wonder might be leading the crowd of women coming to Agamemnon's tomb?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Electra.
(d) Clytemnestra.

2. 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 worse of him for being surrounded by indulgence.
(c) He does not want his people to think poorly of him for not having a grand entrance.
(d) He is very happy with it.

3. How does Agamemnon make his entrance?
(a) On horse back.
(b) In a chariot.
(c) On foot.
(d) In a horse-cart.

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

5. According to the chorus of women, what will atone for the murder of Agamemnon?
(a) A blood sacrifice.
(b) Clytemnestra's resignation of the throne.
(c) An apology.
(d) Electra giving herself over to the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What woman is accompanying Agamemnon on his return to Mycenae?

2. What does Orestes remind his mother of when she pleads for her life?

3. According to Clytemnestra, what did she watch for while Agamemnon was gone?

4. While mourning her father at his grave, what does Electra pray for the most?

5. How does Electra know the offering on the tomb came from Orestes?

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