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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Orestes is telling Pylades to go back home, what does he ask Pylades to do for him?
(a) To build a tomb.
(b) To build a home.
(c) To kiss his wife goodbye.
(d) To remember him.

2. Iphigenia claims that even from the time of her conception and childhood that something "lay hard" for her. What is it?
(a) Her service in the temple.
(b) The hand of Fate.
(c) Her labors in the field.
(d) Her understanding of war.

3. When the Chorus begins speaking in the opening of Part 2, what type of sea do they describe?
(a) An unfriendly sea.
(b) A blue sea.
(c) A raging sea.
(d) A cold sea.

4. In Part 2 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she finds Artemis guilty of what?
(a) Love.
(b) Justice.
(c) Hypocrisy.
(d) Cruelty.

5. When Orestes and Iphigenia are speaking to each other, Iphigenia asks Orestes if anyone still lives in Agamemnon's house. What is Orestes' reply?
(a) That no one in Agamemnon's house lives.
(b) That Agamemnon and Electra are still alive.
(c) That Agamemnon is the only one alive.
(d) That Agamemnon's death only left a daughter, Electra, at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Iphigenia's grandmother on her mother's side?

2. Iphigenia tells King Thoas in Part 5 that the citizens must do what during the purification ritual?

3. The opening scene in the story Iphigenia in Taurus starts at what landmark?

4. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia who he is, he speaks of two people that nursed a feud. Who are they?

5. When Iphigenia arrived in Taurus, what was her appointed job in the temple?

(see the answer key)

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