House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Leander arrives in Mycenae he takes command and soon after commences diplomatic discussions without Orestes’ involvement. Why is Orestes unable to participate in such meetings? (from Chapter Six: Orestes)

Because Aegisthus, who is now employed as an advisor, will not work alongside Orestes.

Because Leander is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

Because the Elders are scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

Because Electra is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

2.

In Chapter Six, the perspective is once more Orestes’; in the moments following Dinos’ death and Aegisthus’ capture at the hands of Leander’s men, what does he think about? (from Chapter Six: Orestes)

His crime, and the regret he feels for not committing it sooner.

Clytemnestra, and how she must have felt betrayed.

His crime, and the regret he feels for committing it.

His sister, and how she has come to act like Clytemnestra.

3.

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.

Rain.

Ominous whispers.

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

4.

In Chapter Two, the narrative shifts to focalize on Orestes, who is lured away from Mycenae on the premise of what? (from Chapter Two: Orestes)

His father’s feast is being held outside of palace grounds.

He must fetch his sister, Electra, from Iphigenia’s grave, so that the two can greet their father together.

He must visit his sister, Iphigenia’s grave, prior to greeting his father.

The guards he wishes to sword fight with are practicing outside of palace grounds.

5.

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)

Aegisthus.

Orestes.

Iphigenia.

Electra.

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