House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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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 Electra was adopted.

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

At the end of Chapter Three, Electra goes to her father’s grave and prays for a sign regarding Orestes’ whereabouts. This sign comes in the shape of: (from Chapter Three: Electra)

A flash of thunder.

A messenger, who arrives at the palace with a letter from Orestes.

Ominous whispers.

Rain.

In Chapter One, Clytemnestra, Iphigenia, and Orestes are lured to Aulis by Agamemnon on the pretense of what? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

Iphigenia’s marriage to Achilles.

A sacrifice to appease the goddess Artemis.

A festival in support of the goddess Artemis, meant to bring the Achaians good luck.

Orestes’ coming-of-age ceremony: a sword-fight between father and son.

A guard in the employment of the rebellion visits Orestes in the night, telling him to travel to Leander’s home at the earliest time possible. When Orestes arrives, he is affronted to see what? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

Mitros’ house has completely disappeared.

All Leander’s family has been murdered.

All Leander’s family minus his sister, Ianthe, has been murdered.

The village has been razed.

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

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

Dinos, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

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

Aeigisthus, who is currently quelling the rebellion.