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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.
(b) Agamemnon's grandfather.
(c) Clytemnestra's father-in-law.
(d) Agamemnon's uncle.

2. What makeup did Iphigenia and Clytemnestra wear in Chapter 1 when it was time for the sacrifice?
(a) White ointment and black lines for their eyes.
(b) Colored ointments on their lips.
(c) Paint on their cheeks.
(d) Colors around their eyes.

3. At the end of Chapter 1, who does Clytemnestra see at the end of her bed watching her?
(a) Young girl.
(b) Old woman.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Electra.

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

5. In Chapter 1, while Clytenmestra was speaking with Achilles, who came to the tents where she was staying with Iphigenia?
(a) 2 soldiers.
(b) 4 soldiers.
(c) 5 rough men in armor.
(d) 3 rough men in armor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what did Agamemnon plan to kill before killing Iphigenia?

2. What was the name of the woman who returned with Agamemnon?

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

4. In Chapter 1, what did Clytemnestra want the old woman to weave poison into?

5. In Chapter 1, where does the old and difficult woman with powers live?

(see the answer key)

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