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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clytemnestra have for Agamemnon when he comes home from murdering Iphigenia?
(a) Wine.
(b) Knife.
(c) Dagger.
(d) Food.

2. In Chapter 1, how many prisoners did Clytemnestra release in addition to Aegisthus?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. In Chapter 1, how long had Agamemnon been gone?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

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

5. How long does it take the old woman to weave poison into the garment that Clytemnestra gives her?
(a) Several hours.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Clytemnestra released from the pit in Chapter 1?

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

4. What inspires Agamemnon in Chapter 1 when he comes home?

5. In Chapter 1, what family member of the old woman has been taken prisoner?

(see the answer key)

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