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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 1 (p. 165-171).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Apollo expect in return for the gift he granted to Cassandra?
(a) Cassandra was to build a shrine to him.
(b) Cassandra was to honor him publicly.
(c) Cassandra was to give herself to him.
(d) Cassandra was to renounce all other gods.

3. According to Agamemnon, what was the cause of Troy's being "ground into dust?"
(a) It was the will of two kings.
(b) It was the will of the gods.
(c) It was because of a misunderstanding.
(d) It was over a woman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aegisthus's reaction when the chorus brings up Clytemnestra and her role in the murders?

2. In which city does "The Oresteia" begin?

3. According to the chorus in the second part of the first play, what will always prevail?

4. For what does Cassandra pray in the fourth part of the first play?

5. What had Clytemnestra told her daughter to say in her prayers before she comes to the tomb in the second play?

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