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

2. According to the herald and the chorus, what has happened to Agamemnon's brother?
(a) His ship is lost after a storm.
(b) He was killed in battle.
(c) His men mutinied against him on the return home.
(d) He has returns home safely.

3. In the first part of the first play, what does the chorus say of Agamemnon's fate?
(a) His is preordained.
(b) His fate will be to live a long life.
(c) The chorus says nothing about his fate.
(d) His fate is open.

4. What is the herald's opinion on Troy and Paris?
(a) They got what they deserved.
(b) Paris should have surrendered and the city left untouched.
(c) The city should have turned Paris over to the Greeks.
(d) It is a tragedy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the herald so joyful?

2. What is the function of the herald at the beginning of the second part of the first play?

3. To what does the chorus compare Troy after the herald exits?

4. What has Clytemnestra placed at all the shrines in Mycenae?

5. For what does the herald thank the gods?

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