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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 had Clytemnestra told her daughter to say in her prayers before she comes to the tomb in the second play?
(a) The offerings come from a detached subject.
(b) The offerings come from Electra as an angry daughter.
(c) The offerings come from a loyal follower.
(d) The offerings come from Clytemnestra as a loving wife .

2. About whom does the chorus ask the herald for news?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Chryseis.
(c) Paris.
(d) Hector.

3. In the first part of the first play, according to Clytemnestra, what does Agamemnon have yet to endure?
(a) Another battle at sea.
(b) His reign as king.
(c) The sacrifices to the gods.
(d) The journey home.

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

5. For what does the leader of the chorus praise Agamemnon upon his return?
(a) His captive, Cassandra.
(b) His continued fealty to his people.
(c) Victory with Troy.
(d) His continued piety to the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?

2. What is Cassandra's last vision in "The Agamemnon"?

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

4. What goddess demanded Iphigenia in sacrifice?

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

(see the answer key)

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