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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. While mourning her father at his grave, what does Electra pray for the most?
(a) The death of Aegisthus.
(b) Menelaus's vengeance on Cltemnestra.
(c) Her brother's return.
(d) Her mother's forgiveness.

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

3. What is the function of the herald at the beginning of the second part of the first play?
(a) He brings news of Orestes.
(b) He brings news of Agamemnon.
(c) He brings news of Aegisthus.
(d) He brings news of Iphigenia.

4. According to the chorus of women, what will atone for the murder of Agamemnon?
(a) An apology.
(b) A blood sacrifice.
(c) Clytemnestra's resignation of the throne.
(d) Electra giving herself over to the gods.

5. What has Clytemnestra placed at all the shrines in Mycenae?
(a) Offerings to the gods.
(b) Maidens to pray.
(c) Blasphemous offerings.
(d) Guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the herald thank the gods?

2. Why is the herald so joyful?

3. What do the female attendants lay on the ground for Agamemnon to walk upon?

4. According to Clytemnestra, where are the signals that the man on the roof was watching for?

5. What kept Agamemnon from leaving for Troy right away?

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