View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Agamemnon tell Clytemnestra to greet and treat well?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Hecuba.
(c) Andromache.
(d) Briseis.

2. What does Orestes promise Zeus if he succeeds in his revenge?
(a) He will restore the glory of their name.
(b) He will worship the gods as humbly as he can.
(c) He will build a grand altar for Zeus.
(d) He will live anonymously and wisely.

3. What does Electra find on her father's tomb?
(a) A book of verse.
(b) A lock of Orestes' hair.
(c) Letters she wrote to her brother.
(d) Orestes' sword.

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 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus of women, what will atone for the murder of Agamemnon?

2. What is Cassandra's final prayer?

3. What does Cassandra remove from her person in the fourth part of the first play?

4. Where was Orestes when he was told to avenge his father?

5. What does Orestes wonder about the women approaching his father's tomb?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 319 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample