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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Clytemnestra know when Agamemnon is coming home?
(a) Runners.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Signal fires.
(d) Ravens.

3. How old was Orestes when Iphigenia died?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

4. How much older was Iphigenia than Electra?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makeup did Iphigenia and Clytemnestra wear in Chapter 1 when it was time for the sacrifice?

2. In Chapter 1, how many prisoners did Clytemnestra release in addition to Aegisthus?

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

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

5. In Chapter 1, how long had Agamemnon been gone?

(see the answer key)

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