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

2. In Chapter 1, when Clytemnestra tried to curse her husband and the men who are sacrificing her daughter, what happened to her?
(a) She was slapped and silenced.
(b) She was beaten with a belt.
(c) She was tied to a pole.
(d) She was kicked and beaten.

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

4. 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.

5. When was Clytemnestra released from the pit in Chapter 1?
(a) Second day.
(b) First night.
(c) Third night.
(d) Third day.

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, what did Agamemnon plan to kill before killing Iphigenia?

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

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

5. In Chapter 1, where does Clytemnestra put the old woman when she brings her to her place?

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