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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Electra find on her father's tomb?
(a) A lock of Orestes' hair.
(b) A book of verse.
(c) Letters she wrote to her brother.
(d) Orestes' sword.

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

4. How does Agamemnon make his entrance?
(a) In a chariot.
(b) On horse back.
(c) In a horse-cart.
(d) On foot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In her first appearance, Clytemnestra claims the chorus does not believe her. On what grounds does she base this claim?

2. According to the chorus, what was Paris's crime?

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

4. What does the herald believe about Agamemnon's brother?

5. To whom does Cassandra initially cry out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Agamemnon walking into his palace barefoot?

2. According to the chorus, how must Electra pray?

3. Why does the chorus call out for Orestes to return home at the end of the first play?

4. Why does Clytemnestra lose patience with Cassandra in the fourth part of "The Agamemnon"?

5. For what does Clytemnestra take particular offense with the chorus in the last part of "The Agamemnon"?

6. What is the Watchman's duty at the beginning of "The Agamemnon"?

7. What dispute does Clytemnestra have with the chorus over the consequences of her murdering Agamemnon and Cassandra?

8. What is Cassandra's curse and why was it placed on her?

9. Why does Cassandra finally walk into the palace?

10. What is the continuing theme among the chorus as to what happened to Troy and why?

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