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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, where does the old and difficult woman with powers live?
(a) Beyond the river and towards the blue mountains.
(b) In house that touches the clouds.
(c) In a village on an island in the river.
(d) Beyond the river and toward the grey mountains.

3. In Chapter 1, what family member of the old woman has been taken prisoner?
(a) Son.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Grandson.
(d) Granddaughter.

4. What color was Iphigenia's hair?
(a) Mahogany.
(b) Black.
(c) Golden.
(d) Red.

5. How does Clytemnestra know when Agamemnon is coming home?
(a) Ravens.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Signal fires.
(d) Runners.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the old woman to weave poison into the garment that Clytemnestra gives her?

2. How much older was Iphigenia than Electra?

3. What was the name of the woman who returned with Agamemnon?

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

5. When was Clytemnestra released from the pit in Chapter 1?

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