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

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

3. What goddess demanded Iphigenia in sacrifice?
(a) Athena.
(b) Demeter.
(c) Hera.
(d) Artemis.

4. How is Aegisthus related to the house of Atreus?
(a) He is the husband of Atreus's daughter.
(b) He is the cousin of Atreus.
(c) He is the son of Atreus.
(d) He is the nephew of Atreus.

5. What does Agamemnon think about this particular welcome home?
(a) He does not want his people to think worse of him for being surrounded by indulgence.
(b) He wants his concubine to be impressed.
(c) He is very happy with it.
(d) He does not want his people to think poorly of him for not having a grand entrance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What god does the leader of the chorus praise for Agamemnon's victory?

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

3. What is Clytemnestra's plan for ruling Mycenae at the end of the Agamemnon?

4. For what does Clytemnestra particularly take offense with the chorus while reveling in her triumph?

5. For which family member's sake did Agamemnon go to Troy?

(see the answer key)

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