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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. For what does Clytemnestra scold the chorus in the second part of the first play?
(a) Not respecting Agamemnon.
(b) Not believing her.
(c) Not offering proper prayers to the gods.
(d) Not listening to the herald.

2. What kept Agamemnon from leaving for Troy right away?
(a) A prophecy.
(b) He did not feel he had probable cause to go to Troy.
(c) He did not wish to leave his family.
(d) No wind.

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

4. What was Paris's actual deed that set off the Trojan War?
(a) He dishonored Aphrodite.
(b) He rejected Apollo.
(c) He murdered Menelaus.
(d) He kidnapped Helen.

5. After receiving news of the fall of Troy, which Trojan does the chorus agree got what he deserved?
(a) Aeneas.
(b) Paris.
(c) Hector.
(d) Ajax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What god does the leader of the chorus praise for Agamemnon's victory?

2. What has Clytemnestra placed at all the shrines in Mycenae?

3. What, according to the herald, is worth the suffering of the soldiers?

4. For what does the leader of the chorus praise Agamemnon upon his return?

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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