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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Phoenician Women, pages 98-113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aegisthus take to predict the future?
(a) Tea leaves.
(b) A bowl of water.
(c) The bull's innards.
(d) A mirror.

2. Who says that good character cannot be judged by riches, poverty or courage?
(a) Pylades.
(b) The farmer.
(c) Electra.
(d) Orestes.

3. By what is Orestes recognized?
(a) A scar.
(b) His mouth.
(c) A freckle.
(d) His eyes.

4. How does Eteocles suggest they attack the opposing army?
(a) At noon.
(b) At night.
(c) At dusk.
(d) At dawn.

5. Who does the chorus sing of, that went with Agamemnon to war?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Dioscuri.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food and provisions are brought to Electra for her and her guests?

2. Who does Teiresius say must die to save Thebes?

3. What goddess will be celebrated in the beginning of Electra?

4. Eteocles decrees anyone who buries his brother in Thebes be what?

5. Who does Orestes say must be repaid for his kindness?

(see the answer key)

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