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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 2 (p. 125-132).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the herald so joyful?
(a) Clytemnestra favors him.
(b) He is home in Mycenae.
(c) He is gotten married.
(d) The gods have spoken to him.

3. For what does Clytemnestra scold the chorus in the second part of the first play?
(a) Not listening to the herald.
(b) Not believing her.
(c) Not offering proper prayers to the gods.
(d) Not respecting Agamemnon.

4. What god does the leader of the chorus praise for Agamemnon's victory?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

5. What has Clytemnestra placed at all the shrines in Mycenae?
(a) Maidens to pray.
(b) Offerings to the gods.
(c) Guards.
(d) Blasphemous offerings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the chorus in the second part of the first play, what will always prevail?

3. Who is the first character to speak in "The Oresteia"?

4. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?

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

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