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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. 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 kept watch for any word of her husband.
(c) She watched the horizon every day for his ship.
(d) She watched for any sign from the gods.

2. For what does Clytemnestra scold the chorus in the second part of the first play?
(a) Not respecting Agamemnon.
(b) Not listening to the herald.
(c) Not offering proper prayers to the gods.
(d) Not believing her.

3. When does the second play take place?
(a) Several years after Agamemnon's death.
(b) Hours after Agamemnon's death.
(c) Several days after Agamemnon's death.
(d) Weeks after Agamemnon's death.

4. How does Agamemnon agree to walk on the carpet?
(a) Barefoot.
(b) On a horse.
(c) Carrying his wife.
(d) In his boots.

5. Where was Orestes when he was told to avenge his father?
(a) The oracle at Delphi.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Athens.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Apollo appear at his altar?

2. What is Cassandra's reaction to Clytemnestra?

3. According to Apollo in the first part of the third play, where must Orestes travel?

4. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?

5. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?

(see the answer key)

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