House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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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)

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

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

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.

One morning, the Mycenaean elders — led by Theodotus and Mitros (Senior) — approach the castle and demand a meeting with Clytemnestra. Here, Mitros accuses Clytemnestra of what? (from Chapter Three: Electra)

Letting Orestes be kidnapped.

Arranging Iphigenia’s sacrifice.

Killing Agamemnon and enjoying it.

Cheating on Agamemnon with Aegisthus prior to Agamemnon’s death.

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

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

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

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

Aeigisthus, who is currently quelling the rebellion.

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.

At the close of Chapter One, Clytemnestra comes to a realization that the world she has been imagining — a world where Orestes grows into a man and Electra becomes subdued and quiet — can become a reality if, and only if, “Aegisthus learned to trust me” (66). What is the event that spurs this realization? (from Chapter One: Clytemnestra)

Electra’s imprisonment.

Aegisthus’ threatening to harm Electra.

Orestes’ kidnapping.

The hanging of Agamemnon’s corpse above the palace gateway.