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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, when there is a revolt, who defeats the marauding forces?
(a) Dinos.
(b) Balios.
(c) Adonis.
(d) Esdras.

2. In Chapter 1, how many men did Aegisthus have that were loyal to him?
(a) 450.
(b) 750.
(c) 500.
(d) 600.

3. In Chapter 3, who did Aegisthus say murdered Electra's father?
(a) Clytemnestra.
(b) Agamemnom's soldiers.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) He did.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where do a set of winding steps lead?
(a) A place that was once a garden.
(b) A view of the sea.
(c) An old dwelling.
(d) An old temple.

5. In Chapter 3, how many female servants are pregnant with Aegisthus' child or already have a baby by him?
(a) 3-4.
(b) 1-2.
(c) 2-3.
(d) 4-5.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 241, what is the first word that occurs to Clytemnestra?

2. In Chapter 2, when there is no food or water what does Orestes smell and then see?

3. What does Aegisthus threaten to do to Electra after she learns her mother killed her father?

4. In Chapter 1, how long had Aegisthus been held hostage?

5. In Chapter 4, who does Ianthe say killed her family?

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