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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. According to Clytemnestra's message to the herald, how has she kept her husband's house?
(a) Safe and welcoming upon his return.
(b) She has given it over to someone else for safekeeping.
(c) She has been overwhelmed by the responsibilities of it.
(d) As well as she could.

2. For what does the leader of the chorus praise Agamemnon upon his return?
(a) His continued fealty to his people.
(b) Victory with Troy.
(c) His captive, Cassandra.
(d) His continued piety to the gods.

3. To whom does Cassandra initially cry out?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Athena.

4. What does the herald believe about Agamemnon's brother?
(a) His soul is restless.
(b) He is wandering the earth for all eternity.
(c) He perished at sea.
(d) He is still alive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What goddess demanded Iphigenia in sacrifice?

2. What is Cassandra's last vision in "The Agamemnon"?

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

4. For which family member's sake did Agamemnon go to Troy?

5. Why does the herald believe what he claims about Agamemnon's brother?

(see the answer key)

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