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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. 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 two kings.
(c) It was over a woman.
(d) It was the will of the gods.

2. To what does the chorus compare Troy after the herald exits?
(a) A wise king with a terrible advisor.
(b) A new baby.
(c) An old man.
(d) A beloved, though ungrateful child.

3. After Cassandra enters the castle and their monologue is interrupted, what dispute rises amongst the chorus?
(a) They do not know if Cassandra spoke the truth.
(b) They do not know whether to stop the murder or let it be.
(c) They do not know if there are gods walking among them.
(d) They do not know if Agamemnon or Clytemnestra is the more vicious of the two rulers.

4. How does part of the chorus react to the death of Agamemnon?
(a) They are joyous.
(b) They are indifferent.
(c) They grieve for their king.
(d) They believe he got what he deserved.

5. What does Clytemnestra's entrance reveal in the fifth part of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) Agamemnon and Cassandra are murdered.
(b) The ghost of her daughter is following her.
(c) Orestes has returned.
(d) Aegisthus is preparing to murder her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?

2. What is Aegisthus's relationship to Clytemnestra as demonstrated at the end of "The Agamemnon"?

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

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

5. How does the chorus feel about Cassandra?

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