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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 3 (p.133-140).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city does Clytemnestra describe as being ruined, burned, and full of mourning for the dead?
(a) Athens.
(b) Mycenae.
(c) Troy.
(d) Delphi.

2. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?
(a) Agamemnon has died.
(b) Troy has been defeated.
(c) Menelaus will be taking over Mycenae.
(d) Troy has defeated the Greeks.

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

4. What does the signal that the man on the roof sees mean?
(a) Menelaus is coming home from the Trojan War.
(b) King Priam is invading.
(c) Agamemnon has died.
(d) Agamemnon is coming home from the Trojan War.

5. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?
(a) A group of young men.
(b) A group of young women.
(c) A group of old men.
(d) A group of holy men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the herald so joyful?

2. What does the herald believe about Agamemnon's brother?

3. According to Clytemnestra, what did she watch for while Agamemnon was gone?

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

5. How does Agamemnon agree to walk on the carpet?

(see the answer key)

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