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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 4 (p.140150).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What reasoning did Clytemnestra give for exiling a certain person before the events of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) She was afraid that gods would smite her son.
(b) She wanted him out of the way of her lover's ascension.
(c) She was afraid her daughter might tempt her lover.
(d) She wanted to keep her son safe from Trojan assassins.

3. After receiving news of the fall of Troy, which Trojan does the chorus agree got what he deserved?
(a) Hector.
(b) Ajax.
(c) Paris.
(d) Aeneas.

4. Why does the herald believe what he claims about Agamemnon's brother?
(a) Menelaus is too good of a sailor to get lost.
(b) He does not believe Zeus is ready to take him yet.
(c) Menelaus angered the gods by burning Troy.
(d) Helen loves Menelaus too much to harm him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What goddess demanded Iphigenia in sacrifice?

4. Why does Cassandra walk into the palace?

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

(see the answer key)

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