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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. To what does the chorus compare life at the end of the third part of the first play?
(a) A sailing ship.
(b) A footrace.
(c) A child's game.
(d) A horse race.

2. Why does Orestes wish to return to the oracle at the end of "The Libation Bearers"?
(a) He wants to receive punishment for his deeds.
(b) He wants to receive absolution for his deeds.
(c) He wants another prophecy revealed to him.
(d) He wants to be reassured that he did the right thing.

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

4. What was Paris's actual deed that set off the Trojan War?
(a) He rejected Apollo.
(b) He kidnapped Helen.
(c) He murdered Menelaus.
(d) He dishonored Aphrodite.

5. What does Orestes remind his mother of when she pleads for her life?
(a) The gods' will.
(b) Electra's inability to mourn for her father.
(c) His love for her.
(d) Her sins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orestes pray for at the beginning of "The Libation Bearers"?

2. What does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?

3. What does Clytemnestra claim about her life since Agamemnon left for war?

4. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?

5. For what does Clytemnestra triumphantly reproach the chorus in the fifth part of "The Agamemnon"?

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