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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clytemnestra have for Agamemnon when he comes home from murdering Iphigenia?
(a) Dagger.
(b) Food.
(c) Knife.
(d) Wine.

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

4. At the end of Chapter 5, what do the guards do when Clytemnestra whispers Orestes' name?
(a) Draw their swords.
(b) Check and make sure Electra and Orestes are safe.
(c) Run back and forth and check doorways and corners.
(d) Call for more guards.

5. On page 243, what would it take for the guards to be able to see or sense Clytemnestra?
(a) The sound of her voice.
(b) A sound or gesture.
(c) The feeling of her passing.
(d) A gliding movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who does Orestes realize orders the killing of Leander's family?

2. What inspires Agamemnon in Chapter 1 when he comes home?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Clytemnestra know will happen in time?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, how many abandoned or destroyed homes do Orestes and Leander find?

5. After Clytemnestra will not see Theodotus and Mitros in Chapter 3, how many men do they gather to stand with them?

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