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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the soldiers want to do to Achilles in Chapter 1, when he asked that Iphigenia not be killed?
(a) Drown him.
(b) Slit his throat.
(c) Stone him.
(d) Stab him.

3. In Chapter 1, what would people be to the gods?
(a) Sound of running water.
(b) Bees.
(c) Ants.
(d) Sound of wind in the trees.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Orestes when Iphigenia died?

3. In Chapter 1, why is Iphigenia murdered?

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

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

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