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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Orestes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Clytemnestra say that Aegisthus eats with them?
(a) They are in danger.
(b) He protects them.
(c) He saved them.
(d) He is part of the family.

2. In Chapter 3, who did Aegisthus say murdered Electra's father?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Agamemnom's soldiers.
(d) He did.

3. In Chapter 2, how many of the old woman's sons were taken for the army?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. In Chapter 2, when Orestes is left with the other boys, what is the only sound he hears?
(a) Whispering.
(b) Sneezing.
(c) Coughing.
(d) Water dripping.

5. Where are Mitros and Theodotus taken in Chapter 4?
(a) A small house.
(b) The mountains.
(c) River.
(d) Village of Leander's mother's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what did Clytemnestra want the old woman to weave poison into?

2. In Chapter 2, what does a guard discover when he goes to look for food?

3. When the man with the goats sends the boys away in Chapter 2, how long does he say that his dogs will follow them?

4. In Chapter 4, where are the rebels gaining strength?

5. How does Electra's mother react when Electra arrives for Dinos' feast in Chapter 3?

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