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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - Clytemnestra.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take the old woman to weave poison into the garment that Clytemnestra gives her?
(a) Several hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) A few minutes.

2. In Chapter 1, who told Clytemnestra that Iphigenia is to be sacrificed?
(a) A cook.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) A serving woman.
(d) Achilles.

3. At the end of Chapter 1, who does Clytemnestra see at the end of her bed watching her?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Old woman.
(c) Young girl.
(d) Electra.

4. In Chapter 1, while Clytenmestra was speaking with Achilles, who came to the tents where she was staying with Iphigenia?
(a) 3 rough men in armor.
(b) 5 rough men in armor.
(c) 4 soldiers.
(d) 2 soldiers.

5. In Chapter 1, what did Agamemnon plan to kill before killing Iphigenia?
(a) Heifers.
(b) Calves.
(c) Bulls.
(d) Lambs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clytemnestra have for Agamemnon when he comes home from murdering Iphigenia?

2. In Chapter 1, how many prisoners did Clytemnestra release in addition to Aegisthus?

3. In Chapter 1, how old was Iphigenia when she went to her father thinking she would be married?

4. What did the soldiers want to do to Achilles in Chapter 1, when he asked that Iphigenia not be killed?

5. How much older was Iphigenia than Electra?

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