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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. What is concerning the chorus at the end of Play 1, Part 1?
(a) They do not know if there is a Trojan assassin waiting for them.
(b) They do not know if Troy has truly fallen.
(c) They do not know if Agamemnon knows that his wife has not been faithful.
(d) They do not know if Agamemnon's return is as joyful as they believed.

2. What is coming true for Clytemnestra in the fourth part of "The Libation Bearers"?
(a) A curse passed on by Apollo.
(b) A prophecy revealed by Demeter.
(c) Her dream about the snake.
(d) A blessing given to her by Hera.

3. What does Athena proclaim before the judges announce their vote at the end of "The Eumenides"?
(a) She withdraws any and all support for both sides.
(b) She supports Orestes.
(c) She will punish the guilty party herself.
(d) She supports the Furies.

4. What happened to Clytemnestra in her dream when she tried to nurse what she'd been birthed?
(a) The lion mauled her.
(b) The gorgon turned her to stone.
(c) The goat ran away.
(d) The snake bit her and drew blood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the chorus in the second part of the first play, what will always prevail?

2. Who comprises the group of women at Agamemnon's tomb?

3. What does somber information does the chorus remind the herald of?

4. What is Cassandra's reaction to Clytemnestra?

5. For what does the leader of the chorus praise Agamemnon upon his return?

(see the answer key)

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