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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 3, Part 1 (p. 199-205).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What message does Clytemnestra send to Agamemnon through the herald?
(a) She has been loyal and faithful.
(b) She is pregnant with his child.
(c) She does not wish to see him.
(d) She wants to take him to Apollo's temple for blessings.

2. According to the chorus, what is the only thing Electra can pray for while at Agamemnon's grave?
(a) Her mother's salvation.
(b) Her own freedom.
(c) The death of her father's murderers.
(d) The return of her family.

3. What does Agamemnon think about this particular welcome home?
(a) He does not want his people to think worse of him for being surrounded by indulgence.
(b) He does not want his people to think poorly of him for not having a grand entrance.
(c) He wants his concubine to be impressed.
(d) He is very happy with it.

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

5. Why does Apollo appear at his altar?
(a) He appears at his altar daily.
(b) He is called down by the oracle.
(c) He senses the presence of the Furies.
(d) He wants to help Orestes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Agamemnon agree to walk on the carpet?

2. What is Cassandra's final prayer?

3. What is Cassandra's reaction to Clytemnestra?

4. What does part of the chorus suggest to Clytemnestra about her actions when they confront her?

5. Why does Apollo claim that Clytemnestra needed to be killed?

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