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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 does Orestes remind his mother of when she pleads for her life?
(a) Electra's inability to mourn for her father.
(b) The gods' will.
(c) His love for her.
(d) Her sins.

2. 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.

3. To what does the chorus compare life at the end of the third part of the first play?
(a) A child's game.
(b) A sailing ship.
(c) A horse race.
(d) A footrace.

4. What is Cassandra's reaction to Clytemnestra?
(a) She tells her she does not wish to leave the city.
(b) She does not move from the chariot.
(c) Cassandra throws herself at her feet.
(d) Cassandra refuses the wine Clytemnestra offers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cassandra walk into the palace?

2. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?

3. About whom was the oracle's vision?

4. What does Orestes hold up as proof that his father has been avenged?

5. How does Orestes convince Electra that he is her brother when they find each other at Agamemnon's tomb?

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