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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 2 (p. 125-132).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first play, how is the chorus described in the narration?
(a) A group of young women.
(b) A group of young men.
(c) A group of old men.
(d) A group of holy men.

2. For what does the herald thank the gods?
(a) He thanks them for blessing him and the army.
(b) He thanks them for speaking to him.
(c) He thanks them for having such a benevolent queen.
(d) He thanks them for sending him his wife.

3. In the first part of the first play, what does the chorus say of Agamemnon's fate?
(a) His is preordained.
(b) The chorus says nothing about his fate.
(c) His fate will be to live a long life.
(d) His fate is open.

4. What god does the leader of the chorus praise for Agamemnon's victory?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

5. Why is the herald so joyful?
(a) The gods have spoken to him.
(b) He is gotten married.
(c) He is home in Mycenae.
(d) Clytemnestra favors him.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the herald and the chorus, what has happened to Agamemnon's brother?

2. What is the herald's opinion on Troy and Paris?

3. What news does Clytemnestra initially bring the chorus?

4. What is concerning the chorus at the end of Play 1, Part 1?

5. According to Clytemnestra, where are the signals that the man on the roof was watching for?

(see the answer key)

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