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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. According to the herald and the chorus, what has happened to Agamemnon's brother?
(a) His ship is lost after a storm.
(b) He was killed in battle.
(c) He has returns home safely.
(d) His men mutinied against him on the return home.

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

3. What is Clytemnestra's final reaction to Cassandra?
(a) She grows angry and goes inside.
(b) She begs the princess for forgiveness for her husband's actions.
(c) She tries to help the princess down from the chariot.
(d) She begs the princess to leave.

4. What was Apollo's reaction to Cassandra not meeting his expectations when he granted her with a gift?
(a) He cursed her to speak the truth but never to be believed.
(b) He took away her gift of prophecy.
(c) He impregnated her, shaming her family.
(d) He turned the other gods against her.

5. According to Agamemnon, what was the cause of Troy's being "ground into dust?"
(a) It was the will of the gods.
(b) It was over a woman.
(c) It was the will of two kings.
(d) It was because of a misunderstanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Clytemnestra describe as being ruined, burned, and full of mourning for the dead?

2. How is Aegisthus related to the house of Atreus?

3. What is Aegisthus's reaction when the chorus brings up Clytemnestra and her role in the murders?

4. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?

5. In the first part of the first play, according to Clytemnestra, what does Agamemnon have yet to endure?

(see the answer key)

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