House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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At the close of Chapter One, Clytemnestra comes to a realization that the world she has been imagining — a world where Orestes grows into a man and Electra becomes subdued and quiet — can become a reality if, and only if, “Aegisthus learned to trust me” (66). What is the event that spurs this realization? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

The hanging of Agamemnon’s corpse above the palace gateway.

Aegisthus’ threatening to harm Electra.

Orestes’ kidnapping.

Electra’s imprisonment.

When Chapter Three opens, Electra reminisces about the only time in which she has seen Aegisthus afraid, which was when what happened? (from Chapter Three: Electra)

News came, alerting him that on their way back from the boarding house, Orestes escaped.

News came, alerting him that all the boys from the boarding house have been released.

News came, alerting him that two of the guards beat one of the boys to death.

News came, alerting him that Orestes and two others have escaped from the boarding house.

In Chapter Five, Clytemnestra recounts her experience in the land between the living and the dead. Memories flicker across her field of vision. What is the one memory that persists? (from Chapter Five: Clytemnestra)

The moment immediately before she killed Agamemnon.

The moment immediately following Agamemnon’s death.

A scene in which her mother is being assaulted by a figure with a beak and wings.

Iphigenia’s death.

In order to reach Troy, it is revealed that the old gods have asked Agamemnon to do what? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

Perform a cleansing ritual with his wife and children.

Sacrifice Iphigenia.

Sacrifice ten heifers.

Sanctify a marriage.

When Chapter Four opens, the narrative shifts once more to detail the journey of Orestes, who makes his way, along with Leander, towards Mycenae. What is their first stop? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

The village in which Leander once lived.

The house where the sheep farmer took them.

The village belonging to Leander’s mother.

The prison, to free the other boys.