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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. What happened to Clytemnestra in her dream when she tried to nurse what she'd been birthed?
(a) The goat ran away.
(b) The gorgon turned her to stone.
(c) The lion mauled her.
(d) The snake bit her and drew blood.

2. How does Agamemnon agree to walk on the carpet?
(a) Carrying his wife.
(b) Barefoot.
(c) In his boots.
(d) On a horse.

3. What past events does Cassandra see in a vision?
(a) The fall of Troy.
(b) The tragedies of the house of Atreus.
(c) The kidnapping of Helen.
(d) The death of Achilles.

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

5. How does Electra know the offering on the tomb came from Orestes?
(a) She gave the book to her brother.
(b) His hair looks just like her own.
(c) The sword has the family crest on it.
(d) She wrote the letters to her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Apollo expect in return for the gift he granted to Cassandra?

2. What does Agamemnon think about this particular welcome home?

3. According to the herald and the chorus, what has happened to Agamemnon's brother?

4. When does the second play take place?

5. What is Clytemnestra's final reaction to Cassandra?

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