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

2. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?
(a) She is a woman.
(b) She is an inexperienced queen.
(c) She is not faithful to her husband.
(d) She is not a holy woman.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the herald ask of the gods?

2. What is concerning the chorus at the end of Play 1, Part 1?

3. What goddess demanded Iphigenia in sacrifice?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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