Agamemnon Review Quiz #1

1. How long was the Trojan War?

One year

Three years

Five years

Ten years

Fifteen years

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.

Explanation

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.

2. 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!"

Atreus

Priam

Aegisthus

Menelaus

Agamemnon

Referring to sacrificing Iphigenia.

Explanation

Referring to sacrificing Iphigenia.

3. The Chorus refers to the Atreidae. Who are they?

Paris and Hector

Zeus and Pan

Agamemnon and Menelaus

Clytemnestra and Iphigenia

Rizzoli and Isles

The term means "sons of Atreus."

Explanation

The term means "sons of Atreus."

4. What is the herald's job?

To sacrifice Iphigenia

To announce the arrival of the king

To predict the future

To watch for the fall of Troy

To avenge Agamemnon.

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.

Explanation

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.

5. 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?

Helen

Cassandra