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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 2 (p 171-183).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the chorus in the second part of the first play, what will always prevail?
(a) Justice.
(b) Love.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Loyalty.

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

3. How does Orestes convince Electra that he is her brother when they find each other at Agamemnon's tomb?
(a) He is wearing the robe she made for him.
(b) He has the marks from their mother's abuse on him.
(c) He looks like their father.
(d) He bears letters from her.

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

5. What is Cassandra's final prayer?
(a) Her death will be avenged.
(b) She will be remembered.
(c) Athena will protect her.
(d) Apollo will forgive her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the function of the herald at the beginning of the second part of the first play?

2. According to the chorus, to what did Clytemnestra give birth in her dream?

3. What is the herald's opinion on Troy and Paris?

4. What does Orestes realize about his mother's dream?

5. What future events does Cassandra foresee after she sees the past?

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