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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 1 (p. 165-171).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orestes pray for at the beginning of "The Libation Bearers"?
(a) Success in his plan of revenge for his father's murder.
(b) Peace of mind.
(c) Safe voyage overseas.
(d) His success in war.

2. What future events does Cassandra foresee after she sees the past?
(a) She sees herself as queen of Mycenae.
(b) She sees herself ruling Mycenae with Clytemnestra's lover.
(c) She sees herself escaping the city.
(d) She sees the murder of herself and Agamemnon by Clytemnestra.

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

4. What does Orestes leave behind at his father's tomb in tribute ?
(a) His sister's letters.
(b) A lock of his hair.
(c) His sword.
(d) A book of verse.

5. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?
(a) She is a woman.
(b) She is not a holy woman.
(c) She is not faithful to her husband.
(d) She is an inexperienced queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the herald so joyful?

2. What gift did Apollo give Cassandra before the events of The Oresteia?

3. What did Apollo expect in return for the gift he granted to Cassandra?

4. What was Apollo's reaction to Cassandra not meeting his expectations when he granted her with a gift?

5. To what does the chorus compare life at the end of the third part of the first play?

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