House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

Aeigisthus, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

Dinos, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

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

2.

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.

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

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

A sacrifice to appease the goddess Artemis.

3.

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 Leander is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

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

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

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

4.

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 belonging to Leander’s mother.

The house where the sheep farmer took them.

The prison, to free the other boys.

The village in which Leander once lived.

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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