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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was rumored to have killed Aegisthus' two half brothers and served them at a feast?
(a) Clytemnestra's father-in-law.
(b) Agamemnon's grandfather.
(c) Clytemnestra's father.
(d) Agamemnon's uncle.

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

3. In Chapter 1, how many prisoners did Clytemnestra release in addition to Aegisthus?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. When was Clytemnestra released from the pit in Chapter 1?
(a) First night.
(b) Third day.
(c) Second day.
(d) Third night.

5. What inspires Agamemnon in Chapter 1 when he comes home?
(a) A good dinner.
(b) Bath.
(c) Good wine.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how many men did Aegisthus have that were loyal to him?

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

3. How old was Orestes when Iphigenia died?

4. What color was Iphigenia's hair?

5. In Chapter 1, when Agamemnon sent Clytemnestra home, how many men did he send to guard her?

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