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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 5 (p.150-159).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agamemnon walk inside his palace the way he does?
(a) He believes it is more humbling.
(b) He does not care about Clytemnestra's feelings on the matter.
(c) He believes it is more touching to walk in together.
(d) He believes it is grander.

2. What does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?
(a) He does not find it unsuitable.
(b) He says it is too poor for a king.
(c) He says that it is clearly meant for someone else.
(d) He says it is suited for gods, not mortals.

3. What is Clytemnestra's plan for ruling Mycenae at the end of the Agamemnon?
(a) Orestes will return and rule it with her.
(b) She will rule it alone.
(c) She and Aegisthus will rule it together.
(d) Aegisthus will rule it.

4. According to Agamemnon, what was the cause of Troy's being "ground into dust?"
(a) It was because of a misunderstanding.
(b) It was the will of the gods.
(c) It was over a woman.
(d) It was the will of two kings.

5. What is Aegisthus's reaction when the chorus brings up Clytemnestra and her role in the murders?
(a) He meekly agrees.
(b) He goes back inside.
(c) He threatens them violently.
(d) He ignores them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first part of the first play, what does the chorus say of Agamemnon's fate?

2. To whom does Cassandra initially cry out?

3. What future events does Cassandra foresee after she sees the past?

4. What does Clytemnestra claim about her life since Agamemnon left for war?

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

(see the answer key)

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