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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Part 3 (p.133-140).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the female attendants lay on the ground for Agamemnon to walk upon?
(a) A gold cloth.
(b) A red cloth.
(c) A purple cloth.
(d) A white cloth.

2. About whom does the chorus ask the herald for news?
(a) Chryseis.
(b) Hector.
(c) Paris.
(d) Menelaus.

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

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

5. For what does the leader of the chorus praise Agamemnon upon his return?
(a) His captive, Cassandra.
(b) His continued piety to the gods.
(c) His continued fealty to his people.
(d) Victory with Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Clytemnestra scold the chorus in the second part of the first play?

2. For what does the herald thank the gods?

3. What does Agamemnon find unsuitable about his welcome?

4. What kept Agamemnon from leaving for Troy right away?

5. What is the lineage of the woman with Agamemnon in the third part of the first play?

(see the answer key)

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