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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 3, Part 3 (p.215-230).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Aegisthus related to the house of Atreus?
(a) He is the nephew of Atreus.
(b) He is the cousin of Atreus.
(c) He is the husband of Atreus's daughter.
(d) He is the son of Atreus.

2. According to the chorus of women, what will atone for the murder of Agamemnon?
(a) Electra giving herself over to the gods.
(b) A blood sacrifice.
(c) An apology.
(d) Clytemnestra's resignation of the throne.

3. What was Paris's actual deed that set off the Trojan War?
(a) He kidnapped Helen.
(b) He rejected Apollo.
(c) He murdered Menelaus.
(d) He dishonored Aphrodite.

4. What does Aegisthus brag about to the chorus?
(a) He claims to have planned Agamemnon's death.
(b) He claims to have killed Agamemnon.
(c) He claims to have bested Apollo in a competition.
(d) He claims to have killed Cassandra.

5. Where does the action of the third part of "The Libation Bearers" take place?
(a) At Agamemnon's tomb.
(b) Inside the temple to Zeus.
(c) In front of the palace.
(d) Inside the palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Agamemnon from leaving for Troy right away?

2. What is the result of the judges' vote after the trial?

3. According to Aegisthus, what actually brought about Agamemnon's death?

4. According to the chorus, what was Paris's crime?

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

(see the answer key)

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