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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Orestes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 3, where does Electra think that she will see Orestes when he returns?
(a) In the courtyard.
(b) By the sea.
(c) At her father's grave.
(d) In the old garden where she and Iphigenia used to meet.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 2, who finds the house of the old woman where the boys are staying?
(a) Two guards.
(b) The farmer.
(c) An old man.
(d) Two women and a couple children.

4. In Chapter 1, where does Clytemnestra put the old woman when she brings her to her place?
(a) Shed in the courtyard.
(b) Basement room.
(c) Interior bedroom.
(d) Storeroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how many men did Aegisthus have that were loyal to him?

2. In Chapter 4 after Leander and Orestes have been climbing, what do they find to eat?

3. After men are sent to find Orestes in Chapter 3, how does Electra think her mother spends the rest of the day?

4. In Chapter 2, what does a guard discover when he goes to look for food?

5. What are the plans to honor Dinos when he arrives at the palace in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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