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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Orestes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makeup did Iphigenia and Clytemnestra wear in Chapter 1 when it was time for the sacrifice?
(a) White ointment and black lines for their eyes.
(b) Colored ointments on their lips.
(c) Paint on their cheeks.
(d) Colors around their eyes.

2. In Chapter, 5 when Clytemnestra fades and is at the end, what does she think she will know at that time?
(a) Some of her memories.
(b) Everything.
(c) Childhood memories.
(d) Nothing.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Orestes sometimes remember in the night?
(a) Killing his mother.
(b) Death of Iphigenia.
(c) Being with his father.
(d) Sword fights with guards.

4. What was the name of the woman who returned with Agamemnon?
(a) Hermione.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Agathe.

5. In Chapter 3 after the search for Orestes is unfruitful, what does Theodotus wish to send to find the boys?
(a) A small army.
(b) 25 soldiers.
(c) A group of elders.
(d) 15 soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who is the only person alive in Leander's house after Orestes helps rescue Mitros and Theodotus?

2. What comes to Clytemnestra in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 2, how many guards lead Orestes away from the palace?

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

5. In Chapter 6, where does Electra spend the days with Leander?

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