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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 was Apollo's reaction to Cassandra not meeting his expectations when he granted her with a gift?
(a) He took away her gift of prophecy.
(b) He impregnated her, shaming her family.
(c) He turned the other gods against her.
(d) He cursed her to speak the truth but never to be believed.

2. For what does the herald thank the gods?
(a) He thanks them for speaking to him.
(b) He thanks them for blessing him and the army.
(c) He thanks them for sending him his wife.
(d) He thanks them for having such a benevolent queen.

3. What is Cassandra's last vision in "The Agamemnon"?
(a) She will overpower her would-be murderer.
(b) Someone will return to Mycenae and right all the wrongs.
(c) She will ascend to Mount Olympus.
(d) Agamemnon will die.

4. What god does the leader of the chorus praise for Agamemnon's victory?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hera.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Cassandra enters the castle and their monologue is interrupted, what dispute rises amongst the chorus?

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

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

4. Why does Agamemnon walk inside his palace the way he does?

5. Whom did Clytemnestra send into exile?

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