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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iphigenia actually do inside the temple?
(a) She prepares victims for sacrifice, but does not perform the actual sacrifice.
(b) She prays for all the citizens of Taurus.
(c) She waxes the statue of Artemis.
(d) She prepares the swords.

2. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?
(a) Into the temple.
(b) Down to the shore.
(c) Into a field.
(d) To speak with the Chorus.

3. In Part 2, when Iphigenia asks the Herdsman why he was down by the seashore, what is his reply?
(a) He was washing his cattle.
(b) He was taking a bath.
(c) He was watching for ships.
(d) He was cleaning his clothing.

4. When Orestes and Iphigenia are discussing Hellas, Orestes tells Iphigenia that a particular person's end was terrible. Who is Orestes talking about?
(a) Electra.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Agamemnon.

5. Who enters from the central door while the Chorus is praying to Artemis?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Temple attendants.
(c) Guards.
(d) Thoas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the king of Taurus receive his particular name?

2. What is the name of the priest that Iphigenia questions Orestes about in Part 3?

3. When the Chorus sees the two young men being led to the temple, who do they speak a brief prayer to?

4. In Iphigenia's dream, where does she dream that she has escaped to live?

5. Who enters as Iphigenia is speaking to the Chorus?

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