View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, where does Clytemnestra put the old woman when she brings her to her place?
(a) Basement room.
(b) Shed in the courtyard.
(c) Storeroom.
(d) Interior bedroom.

3. In Chapter 1, when Clytemnestra tried to curse her husband and the men who are sacrificing her daughter, what happened to her?
(a) She was slapped and silenced.
(b) She was beaten with a belt.
(c) She was kicked and beaten.
(d) She was tied to a pole.

4. In Chapter 1, what family member of the old woman has been taken prisoner?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Son.
(c) Granddaughter.
(d) Grandson.

5. In Chapter 1, where does the old and difficult woman with powers live?
(a) Beyond the river and toward the grey mountains.
(b) Beyond the river and towards the blue mountains.
(c) In house that touches the clouds.
(d) In a village on an island in the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Orestes when Iphigenia died?

2. What color was Iphigenia's hair?

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

4. In Chapter 1, who told Clytemnestra that Iphigenia is to be sacrificed?

5. In Chapter 1, what would people be to the gods?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 221 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample