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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 3 (p. 183-190).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Cassandra initially cry out?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Athena.
(d) Zeus.

2. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?
(a) A group of young women.
(b) A group of old men.
(c) A group of young men.
(d) A group of holy men.

3. For which family member's sake did Agamemnon go to Troy?
(a) Hector.
(b) Paris.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Priam.

4. What does Agamemnon think about this particular welcome home?
(a) He is very happy with it.
(b) He does not want his people to think worse of him for being surrounded by indulgence.
(c) He wants his concubine to be impressed.
(d) He does not want his people to think poorly of him for not having a grand entrance.

5. What must Aegisthus bring with him to the palace?
(a) A regiment of soldiers.
(b) Agamemnon's body.
(c) Offerings to the gods.
(d) Orestes' sword.

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 does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?

3. What will be the first action taken when Orestes and Pylades infiltrate the palace?

4. Why does Cassandra walk into the palace?

5. What does the herald ask of the gods?

(see the answer key)

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