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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. What does Orestes promise Zeus if he succeeds in his revenge?
(a) He will build a grand altar for Zeus.
(b) He will restore the glory of their name.
(c) He will live anonymously and wisely.
(d) He will worship the gods as humbly as he can.

2. How does Clytemnestra defend her actions against Agamemnon to the chorus?
(a) She argues that the Furies will not hurt her.
(b) She argues that she cannot be cursed again.
(c) She argues that she ended the curse.
(d) She argues that there never was a curse.

3. According to the chorus in the second part of the first play, what will always prevail?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Vengeance.
(c) Justice.
(d) Love.

4. To whom does Electra pray while at Agamemnon's tomb?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Hades.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

5. According to Clytemnestra, what did she watch for while Agamemnon was gone?
(a) She watched the moon to see if the gods would tell her anything through it.
(b) She watched the horizon every day for his ship.
(c) She watched for any sign from the gods.
(d) She kept watch for any word of her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Clytemnestra send into exile?

2. What happened to Clytemnestra in her dream when she tried to nurse what she'd been birthed?

3. For what does Clytemnestra triumphantly reproach the chorus in the fifth part of "The Agamemnon"?

4. For which family member's sake did Agamemnon go to Troy?

5. What future events does Cassandra foresee after she sees the past?

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