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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. How does Agamemnon make his entrance?
(a) On horse back.
(b) On foot.
(c) In a chariot.
(d) In a horse-cart.

2. What does Clytemnestra claim about her life since Agamemnon left for war?
(a) She says that she remarried in his absence.
(b) She claims that her life improved after he left.
(c) She claims to have been fine without him.
(d) She claims to have been lonely without him.

3. According to Aegisthus, what actually brought about Agamemnon's death?
(a) The will of the gods.
(b) Clytemnestra's vengeance.
(c) The actions of Agamemnon and his father.
(d) Agamemnon's disregard for others.

4. What is Cassandra's final prayer?
(a) Apollo will forgive her.
(b) Her death will be avenged.
(c) She will be remembered.
(d) Athena will protect her.

5. What reasoning did Clytemnestra give for exiling a certain person before the events of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) She wanted him out of the way of her lover's ascension.
(b) She was afraid her daughter might tempt her lover.
(c) She wanted to keep her son safe from Trojan assassins.
(d) She was afraid that gods would smite her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Aegisthus's consternation, of what does the chorus remind him?

2. In the first part of the first play, according to Clytemnestra, what does Agamemnon have yet to endure?

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

4. What is Aegisthus's reaction when the chorus brings up Clytemnestra and her role in the murders?

5. What is the lineage of the woman with Agamemnon in the third part of the first play?

(see the answer key)

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