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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. For whom do the disguised Orestes and Pylades cry out while outside the palace?
(a) Aegisthus.
(b) Cilissa.
(c) Electra.
(d) Clytemnestra.

2. What does Clytemnestra wish for herself and her country at the end of the Agamemnon?
(a) She wishes to retire as queen.
(b) She wishes to have another child to take over for her.
(c) She wishes to conquer the next city.
(d) She wishes to live peacefully.

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

4. What is Aegisthus's relationship to Clytemnestra as demonstrated at the end of "The Agamemnon"?
(a) He is her brother.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her lover.
(d) He is her father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orestes leave behind at his father's tomb in tribute ?

2. Whom does Orestes wonder might be leading the crowd of women coming to Agamemnon's tomb?

3. Why does the herald believe what he claims about Agamemnon's brother?

4. What does Orestes realize about his mother's dream?

5. What message does Clytemnestra send to Agamemnon through the herald?

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