House of Names: A Novel Quiz

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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 Electra is scared of Orestes and the crime he committed.

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.

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.

After returning home, Orestes inquires how his father died. In response, Clytemnestra tells him what? (from Chapter Four: Orestes)

Cassandra, his war-prize, killed him while he slept.

Some of his own soldiers killed him.

She killed him.

Aegisthus killed him.

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 village in which Leander once lived.

The prison, to free the other boys.

The house where the sheep farmer took them.

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)

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

All Leander’s family has been murdered.

The village has been razed.

Mitros’ house has completely disappeared.