House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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Chapter Five ends with an invocation: Clytemnestra whispers what word in the corridors of the palace, as if calling for this person’s presence? (from Chapter Five: Clytemnestra)

Electra.

Iphigenia.

Orestes.

Aegisthus.

Each night, the old woman tells Orestes and Leander stories, one of which regarded the cause of the war that took the Achaian boats and men, as well as her sons. What did this story center on? (from Chapter Two: Orestes)

The man who controls the wind, Aeolus.

Her own daughter, who was taken by the Trojans when they last visited Mycenae; her daughter’s name was Leda, meaning swan.

The most beautiful girl in the world, daughter to an old god disguised as a swan.

A family of four who were turned into swans by the old gods.

Upon returning to Mycenae, Clytemnestra’s relationship with her youngest daughter, Electra, becomes fraught on account of what? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

Rumours that were spread in Clytemnestra’s absence, which said that Clytemnestra did nothing to stop the actions of her husband, in Aulis.

Rumours that were spread in Clytemnestra’s absence, which said that she left Electra at home because she was the least favorite daughter.

Rumours that were spread in Clytemnestra’s absence, which said that she cheated on Agamemnon with another man.

Rumours that were spread in Clytemnestra’s absence, which said that Electra was adopted.

Following the release of Theodotus and Mitros (Senior), Clytemnestra resolves to send Orestes away, to join whom? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

The Mycenaean army, currently in combat with Leander’s men.

Dinos, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

Aeigisthus, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

Agamemnon’s brother, Menelaus, and his wife Penelope.

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 village belonging to Leander’s mother.

The house where the sheep farmer took them.

The prison, to free the other boys.