House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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The novel ends following Orestes’ encounter with his mother’s ghost, who tells him what? (from Chapter Six: Orestes)

She is in pain.

She is going to haunt him for the rest of his days.

She has been reunited with Iphigenea and Agamemnon.

She is alone and has no one.

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

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 Electra is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

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 two of the guards beat one of the boys to death.

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

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

In the years that followed, Electra realizes that she is alone and powerless. As a result, she resolves to: (from Chapter Three: Electra)

Try to find a way of blackmailing her mother.

Try to get on Aegisthus’ good side.

Try to find a husband.

Try to get on her mother’s good side.

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)

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

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

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.