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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 3, Part 1 (p. 199-205).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the chorus instruct Cilissa to do instead of following Clytemnestra's orders?
(a) Cilissa must convince Aegisthus to cleanse himself.
(b) Cilissa must bring Aegisthus alone.
(c) Cilissa must push Aegisthus into the bay.
(d) Cilissa must cut Aegisthus's throat.

2. According to Clytemnestra, where are the signals that the man on the roof was watching for?
(a) On top of mountains.
(b) In trees.
(c) In caves.
(d) On ships strewn throughout the oceans.

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

4. Why does Agamemnon walk inside his palace the way he does?
(a) He believes it is more humbling.
(b) He does not care about Clytemnestra's feelings on the matter.
(c) He believes it is more touching to walk in together.
(d) He believes it is grander.

5. What has Electra been forced to do in the years since her father's death?
(a) Mourn him in secret.
(b) Treat Aegisthus as her father.
(c) Disown her brother.
(d) Disown her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the herald so joyful?

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

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

4. How does Electra know the offering on the tomb came from Orestes?

5. What is Cassandra's reaction to Clytemnestra?

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