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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Electra, pages 42-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Orestes say must be repaid for his kindness?
(a) Aegisthus.
(b) The old man.
(c) Electra.
(d) The farmer.

2. Who has a plan for how to kill Clytemnestra?
(a) Aegisthus.
(b) Electra.
(c) Orestes.
(d) The old servant.

3. What food and provisions are brought to Electra for her and her guests?
(a) Bull, mead and water.
(b) Lamb, olives, and water.
(c) Lamb, onions, and potatoes.
(d) Lamb, flowers, cheese and wine.

4. Who does Electra say was NOT properly buried?
(a) Aegisthus.
(b) Iphegenia.
(c) Clytemnestra.
(d) Agamemnon.

5. Who does Aegisthus want to kill for fear of revenge?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Pylades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aegisthus take to predict the future?

2. Who comes to inform Electra of the success of Orestes' deed?

3. What does Electra chide her husband for after the messenger has appeared?

4. Who is killed in sacrifice for the Trojan War?

5. For what does Aegisthus offer Orestes party water?

(see the answer key)

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