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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia Among Taurians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What reason does Iphigenia give to the king for taking an item out of the temple?
(a) To cleanse it.
(b) To worship with it.
(c) For secret rites.
(d) To shine it.

2. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?
(a) Food and prosperity.
(b) Virginity and chastity.
(c) Animals and children.
(d) Hope and wisdom.

3. "Ion": Where at the temple does Hermes place the baby?
(a) At the table.
(b) At the steps.
(c) At the altar.
(d) At the statue.

4. "Hippolytus": Hippolytus's father is in exile to pay penance for a crime committed where?
(a) In Macedonia.
(b) In Athens.
(c) In Sicily.
(d) In Sparta.

5. "Hippolytus": For what reason does Theseus think his wife has killed herself after reading and misunderstanding her note?
(a) Shame.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Remorse.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Hippolytus": Who warns Hippolytus not to anger the other gods?

2. "Hippolytus": When the nurse tells Hippolytus of Phaedra's desire for him, Hippolytus swears he will never break his vow of what?

3. "Ion": What condition do Xuthus and Creusa travel to the oracle to cure?

4. "Ion": How many races will Ion's descendants span according to the goddess?

5. "Hippolytus": What about her desire is causing Phaedra not to eat?

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