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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 does Clytemnestra claim about her life since Agamemnon left for war?
(a) She claims that her life improved after he left.
(b) She claims to have been fine without him.
(c) She claims to have been lonely without him.
(d) She says that she remarried in his absence.

2. To what does the chorus compare Troy after the herald exits?
(a) A new baby.
(b) An old man.
(c) A beloved, though ungrateful child.
(d) A wise king with a terrible advisor.

3. According to the chorus, to what did Clytemnestra give birth in her dream?
(a) A goat.
(b) A gorgon.
(c) A lion.
(d) A snake.

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

5. What does Clytemnestra assume about Cassandra?
(a) Cassandra is deaf.
(b) Cassandra is not very smart.
(c) Cassandra is being belligerent.
(d) Cassandra does not understand what is being said.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus, what was Paris's crime?

2. What had Clytemnestra told her daughter to say in her prayers before she comes to the tomb in the second play?

3. For what does Cassandra pray in the fourth part of the first play?

4. Why does Cassandra walk into the palace?

5. How does Agamemnon make his entrance?

(see the answer key)

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