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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long after the old woman dies does Mithros die?

3. In Chapter 1, while Clytenmestra was speaking with Achilles, who came to the tents where she was staying with Iphigenia?

4. In Chapter 3, who comes to the palace the morning after most of the boys are returned home?

5. In Chapter 3, who does Electra say are her companions?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does each boy have a slate?

2. In Chapter 3, when Electra says that she is afraid of Aegisthus, how does she describe him?

3. In Chapter 2, what is the first rule that Leander creates and how does he intend for the boys to protect themselves?

4. Where is Orestes taken when they reach their destination in Chapter 2?

5. How did Agamemnon get Clytemnestra and Iphigenia to come to him?

6. In Chapter 3, where does Electra remember that she and her sister used to go if they wished to speak privately?

7. How do the boys get the old woman to allow them to stay with her?

8. How does Clytemnestra say that Iphigenia died?

9. Who was to be in charge while Clytenmestra went to Agamemnon?

10. What does Electra realize about herself and her future in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Electra plays roles when her mother is alive. What roles does Electra play? Why does she play those roles and how do they suit her objectives?

Essay Topic 2

Orestes is not a leader, but he can be brave and perform brave actions when required. What is demonstrated about bravery and cowardice through Orestes’ character?

Essay Topic 3

Wind is a symbol in various places in the novel. What roles does wind play in the novel? How does it affect the lives and actions of characters? How does the theme of wind advance or hinder the story?

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