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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 2, Part 3 (p. 183-190).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom did Clytemnestra send into exile?
(a) Electra.
(b) Hecuba.
(c) Iphigenia.
(d) Orestes.

3. What does Orestes realize about his mother's dream?
(a) It prophesizes his revenge against his mother.
(b) It prophesizes the death of Electra
(c) It prophesizes the murder of Clytemnestra by Aegisthus.
(d) It prophesizes his failure in his revenge.

4. What does the chorus instruct Cilissa to do instead of following Clytemnestra's orders?
(a) Cilissa must bring Aegisthus alone.
(b) Cilissa must push Aegisthus into the bay.
(c) Cilissa must cut Aegisthus's throat.
(d) Cilissa must convince Aegisthus to cleanse himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the chorus feel about Cassandra?

3. To what does the chorus compare Troy after the herald exits?

4. How does Clytemnestra defend her actions against Agamemnon to the chorus?

5. What does Electra find on her father's tomb?

(see the answer key)

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