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

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

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

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

5. What does somber information does the chorus remind the herald of?
(a) There are no princes and princesses left in the city.
(b) Clytemnestra has been unfaithful to her husband.
(c) People in Mycenae have been grieving for their loved ones at war.
(d) Agamemnon does not wish to come home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Paris's actual deed that set off the Trojan War?

3. After receiving news of the fall of Troy, which Trojan does the chorus agree got what he deserved?

4. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?

5. What, according to the herald, is worth the suffering of the soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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