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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 2 (p 171-183).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Orestes pray while at his father's tomb?
(a) Athena and Apollo.
(b) Hermes and Zeus.
(c) Hera and Demeter.
(d) Aphrodite and Diana.

2. What does Orestes pray for at the beginning of "The Libation Bearers"?
(a) Success in his plan of revenge for his father's murder.
(b) Peace of mind.
(c) Safe voyage overseas.
(d) His success in war.

3. What do Orestes and Electra ask of their father's spirit?
(a) They ask for safe passage to the castle.
(b) They ask for strength and guidance.
(c) They ask for forgiveness.
(d) They ask for release.

4. What is Cassandra's last vision in "The Agamemnon"?
(a) She will overpower her would-be murderer.
(b) Someone will return to Mycenae and right all the wrongs.
(c) She will ascend to Mount Olympus.
(d) Agamemnon will die.

5. Whom does Agamemnon tell Clytemnestra to greet and treat well?
(a) Andromache.
(b) Hecuba.
(c) Briseis.
(d) Cassandra.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Electra pray while at Agamemnon's tomb?

2. What did Apollo expect in return for the gift he granted to Cassandra?

3. What was Apollo's reaction to Cassandra not meeting his expectations when he granted her with a gift?

4. According to Agamemnon, what was the cause of Troy's being "ground into dust?"

5. What is the function of the herald at the beginning of the second part of the first play?

(see the answer key)

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