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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. In which city does "The Oresteia" begin?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Athens.
(c) Troy.
(d) Mycenae.

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

3. What does Clytemnestra try to get Cassandra to do in the fourth part of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) Greet her properly.
(b) Leave the city.
(c) Enter the palace.
(d) Drink some wine.

4. After Cassandra enters the castle and their monologue is interrupted, what dispute rises amongst the chorus?
(a) They do not know if Agamemnon or Clytemnestra is the more vicious of the two rulers.
(b) They do not know whether to stop the murder or let it be.
(c) They do not know if Cassandra spoke the truth.
(d) They do not know if there are gods walking among them.

5. Who commanded Orestes to seek vengeance for his father's death?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hephaestus.
(d) Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clytemnestra wish for herself and her country at the end of the Agamemnon?

2. According to Agamemnon, what kept him strong during the war?

3. In the first part of the first play, what signal is the man on the roof looking for?

4. What kept Agamemnon from leaving for Troy right away?

5. What is Cassandra's final prayer?

(see the answer key)

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