House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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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 on their way back from the boarding house, Orestes escaped.

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 all the boys from the boarding house have been released.

When Orestes and Leander decide to escape the boarding house together, they plan to what? (from Chapter Two: Orestes)

Hide in a closet in the hallway, and ambush the guard when he is least expecting it.

Cry for help.

Cause a scene at dinnertime, and escape in the aftermath.

Wait until Mitros has a particularly bad coughing fit at night, and then escape when the guard enters the dormitory.

What Mitros accuses Clytemnestra of, however, has consequences. Soon, Raisa, wife of Theodotus’ son Cobon, brings Electra to her village because of what? (from Chapter Three: Electra)

Theodotus’ house has been torn to shreds.

Aegisthus’ men kidnapped Mitros and made it seem as though he had never existed.

Theodotus’ house has been boarded up.

Aegisthus’ men crippled Cobon.

In order to reach Troy, it is revealed that the old gods have asked Agamemnon to do what? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

Sacrifice Iphigenia.

Perform a cleansing ritual with his wife and children.

Sanctify a marriage.

Sacrifice ten heifers.

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.