Agamemnon Review Quiz #1
A brief review quiz on the first half of the play by Aeschylus.
- 1.
The Chorus refers to the Atreidae. Who are they?
- A.
Paris and Hector
- B.
Zeus and Pan
- C.
Agamemnon and Menelaus
- D.
Clytemnestra and Iphigenia
- E.
Rizzoli and Isles
Correct Answer
C. Agamemnon and MenelausExplanation
The term means "sons of Atreus."Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Chorus also refers to the "child of Tyndareus." Who is this?
- A.
Clytemnestra
- B.
Helen
- C.
Iphigenia
- D.
The Watchman
- E.
The Chorus
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A. ClytemnestraExplanation
King T. was also the stepfather of Helen of Troy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Chorus again says:"At home there tarries like a lurking snake, Biding its time, a wrath unreconciled, A wily watcher, passionate to slake, In blood, resentment for a murdered child."Who is this snake?
- A.
Helen
- B.
Cassandra
- C.
Aegisthus
- D.
Clytemnestra
- E.
Electra
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D. ClytemnestraExplanation
This shows before th event that C. intends to kill A.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which character says the following?"Ill lot were mine, to disobey! And ill, to smite my child, my household's love and pride! To stain with virgin blood a father's hands, and slay My daughter, by the altar's side!"
- A.
Atreus
- B.
Priam
- C.
Aegisthus
- D.
Menelaus
- E.
Agamemnon
Correct Answer
E. AgamemnonExplanation
Referring to sacrificing Iphigenia.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the herald's job?
- A.
To sacrifice Iphigenia
- B.
To announce the arrival of the king
- C.
To predict the future
- D.
To watch for the fall of Troy
- E.
To avenge Agamemnon.
Correct Answer
B. To announce the arrival of the kingExplanation
The herald's job is to announce the arrival of the king. This means that the herald is responsible for publicly declaring and making known the presence of the king to the people. This role is important as it helps to inform and prepare the public for the arrival of the king, ensuring that they are aware of his presence and can show proper respect and honor.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How long was the Trojan War?
- A.
One year
- B.
Three years
- C.
Five years
- D.
Ten years
- E.
Fifteen years
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D. Ten yearsExplanation
The Trojan War lasted for ten years. This is a well-known fact from Greek mythology. The war was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans over the beautiful Helen of Troy. The Greek army, led by King Agamemnon, besieged the city of Troy for ten years before finally capturing it with the help of the famous Trojan Horse. This war is a significant event in Greek history and has been immortalized in various works of literature, including Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.Rate this question:
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