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

2. In Chapter 1, why is Iphigenia murdered?
(a) She tried to murder her father.
(b) Success for the army.
(c) Punish her for thievery.
(d) She tried to take the throne.

3. In Chapter 1, how old was Iphigenia when she went to her father thinking she would be married?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

4. In Chapter 1, what did Agamemnon plan to kill before killing Iphigenia?
(a) Bulls.
(b) Lambs.
(c) Heifers.
(d) Calves.

5. What inspires Agamemnon in Chapter 1 when he comes home?
(a) His wife.
(b) Good wine.
(c) A good dinner.
(d) Bath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, when Clytemnestra tried to curse her husband and the men who are sacrificing her daughter, what happened to her?

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

4. In Chapter 1, when Agamemnon sent Clytemnestra home, how many men did he send to guard her?

5. What color was Iphigenia's hair?

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