House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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A guard in the employment of the rebellion visits Orestes in the night, telling him to travel to Leander’s home at the earliest time possible. When Orestes arrives, he is affronted to see what? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

All Leander’s family minus his sister, Ianthe, has been murdered.

The village has been razed.

All Leander’s family has been murdered.

Mitros’ house has completely disappeared.

When Leander arrives in Mycenae he takes command and soon after commences diplomatic discussions without Orestes’ involvement. Why is Orestes unable to participate in such meetings? (from Chapter Six: Orestes)

Because Leander is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

Because Aegisthus, who is now employed as an advisor, will not work alongside Orestes.

Because Electra is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

Because the Elders are scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

When Chapter Three opens, Electra reminisces about the only time in which she has seen Aegisthus afraid, which was when what happened? (from Chapter Three: Electra)

News came, alerting him that two of the guards beat one of the boys to death.

News came, alerting him that Orestes and two others have escaped from the boarding house.

News came, alerting him that on their way back from the boarding house, Orestes escaped.

News came, alerting him that all the boys from the boarding house have been released.

When he returns to the palace, Electra orchestrates the plan that will be used to kill Clytemnestra. Orestes is to take a walk with his mother in the garden, and, when the two are alone, he will do what? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

Find a knife concealed under a rock and stab her with it.

Strangle her.

Find a loose rock and bludgeon her with it.

Find a spear hidden in a tree branch and impale her with it.

In Chapter One, Clytemnestra, Iphigenia, and Orestes are lured to Aulis by Agamemnon on the pretense of what? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

A festival in support of the goddess Artemis, meant to bring the Achaians good luck.

Orestes’ coming-of-age ceremony: a sword-fight between father and son.

A sacrifice to appease the goddess Artemis.

Iphigenia’s marriage to Achilles.