Forgot your password?  
| | | | | |
  Sign up for your free account today!  

Iphigenia in Taurus Quiz

Euripides
This Study Guide consists of approximately 75 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Iphigenia in Taurus.

Iphigenia in Taurus Quiz

Students: Take our free Iphigenia in Taurus quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Teachers: The BookRags Lesson Plan contains hundreds of test and quiz questions, including multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Create your own quiz or test with our automatic test generator, or choose from our ready-to-go chapter quizzes, midterm tests, and final exams. Don’t waste time reinventing the wheel, get the Lesson Plan today!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

1)

Who does Iphigenia order to go into the temple and prepare for the sacrifice? (from Part 3)

King Thoas.
The Chorus.
Temple attendants.
The guards.
2)

When the messenger is telling King Thoas about the escape of the prisoners, what does he tell the King that Iphigenia did to make them think she was busy with the ceremony? (from Part 6)

She burned a haystack.
She gave a piercing cry.
She chanted hymns.
She splashed loudly in the sea.
3)

While Iphigenia is questioning Orestes in Part 3, Orestes tells Iphigenia that her "informant was correct" about something. What is it? (from Part 3)

That Troy no longer stands and was destroyed in war.
That Helen was evil.
That Achilles was betrothed to someone else.
That Agememnon is king.
4)

Orestes tells Iphigenia that his body is hers while they are outside the temple, but what does he tell Iphigenia that he won't let her sacrifice? (from Part 3)

His friend.
His family.
His brother.
His name.
5)

In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "do we not know what sorrow is"? (from Part 3)

Pylades.
Orestes.
The Chorus.
Iphigenia.
6)

In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who claims that Phoebus' pronouncements are no help to them? (from Part 4)

Pylades.
Orestes.
Iphigenia.
The Chorus.
7)

When Thoas is speaking of Orestes and Pylades escaping in Part 6, he states that they have a long hard voyage before them if they hope to do what? (from Part 6)

Kill his priestess.
Take his image from the temple.
Kidnap his priestess.
Escape his sword.
8)

When the messenger is describing the escape of the prisoners and Iphigenia, he tells the King that something was at Iphigenia's feet that made her shrink away. What was it that made Iphigenia shrink away? (from Part 6)

A serpent in the brush.
The image of Artemis was on the ground before her.
The foam from the waves.
An arrow from an archer had landed at her feet.
9)

After Orestes tells Pylades what he wants Pylades to do for him when he gets home, what does he ask that his sister leave for him? (from Part 4)

A rose.
A locket.
A drop of holy water.
A lock of hair.
10)

When Iphigenia is having the conversation with Orestes and Pylades outside the temple, she asks Orestes where Helen is. What does Orestes tell Iphigenia? (from Part 3)

That Helen has asked for forgiveness.
That Helen is in Troy.
That Helen is back in Sparta with her first husband.
That Helen is dead.
11)

When Iphigenia is telling the King about the young strangers trying to win her heart, what does she claim that she hates? (from Part 5)

Troy.
Helen.
Her father.
Hellas.
12)

In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Pylades says in an aside that he will ask no questions of Iphigenia. Why does he say that he will ask no questions? (from Part 4)

So he can hear the truth.
He can't, because he is so dumbfounded by her story.
Because he doesn't know what to say.
So Orestes can ask questions.
13)

When Iphigenia and Orestes are speaking to each other outside the temple in Part 3, who does Orestes tell Iphigenia is no more trustworthy than a fleeting dream? (from Part 3)

King Thoas.
The Gods.
His father.
Apollo.
14)

Which Mount did the mother of Artemis and Apollo bring them to? (from Part 6)

Mount Parnassus.
Mount Pela.
Mount Hellena.
Mount Olympus.
15)

In Part 3, when Iphigenia tells Orestes that he is the visitor she has longed for, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia to hug? (from Part 3)

Pylades.
Herself.
Her sword.
Her good luck.
16)

In Part 5, why does King Thoas have a "strong desire" to learn about the young men? (from Part 5)

Because Iphigenia tells him they are foul with kindred blood.
Because he recognizes them.
Because he always wants to know who is being sacrificed at all times.
Because they are strange to him.
17)

In the beginning of Part 6, what does the Chorus state that Artemis is the queen of? (from Part 6)

The well-aimed bow.
The planted seed.
The furious flying arrows.
The quick sword.
18)

In Part 4 when Orestes and Iphigenia are planning their escape, Orestes states that night is for thieves, but what does he say daylight is for? (from Part 4)

Truthfulness.
Bravery.
Honesty.
Servants.
19)

When the messenger finishes telling the Chorus about the two young men, what do they tell the messenger concerning the King? (from Part 6)

That the King is mourning.
That the King has left the temple.
That the King is inside the temple.
That the King is at a citizen's home.
20)

When the messenger is telling the King about Orestes and Pylades escaping in Part 6, who does he tell the King came up on the troop and drove them back? (from Part 6)

Warriors.
Archers.
Iphigenia and members of the Chorus.
Orestes and Pylades.
21)

When Orestes is telling Pylades to go back home, what does he ask Pylades to do for him? (from Part 4)

To remember him.
To build a home.
To kiss his wife goodbye.
To build a tomb.
22)

When Iphigenia enters the scene from the temple and is speaking with King Thoas in Part 5, what does she ask the Gods to guard them from? (from Part 5)

Impurity.
Conceit.
Death.
Revenge.
23)

Iphigenia promises Pylades and Orestes in Part 4 that she will send Pylades safely beyond what? (from Part 4)

The Golden horizon.
The Orange sun waves.
The Purple Rocks.
The Green Hills.
24)

When King Thoas learns what the young strangers have done, who does he claim would recoil from that type of action? (from Part 5)

A monstrous heathen.
Death.
A savage.
Artemis.
25)

What name does Orestes tell Iphigenia would name him justly when he is talking with her outside the temple? (from Part 3)

The Unfortunate.
The Willing.
The Brave.
The Sad.
Copyrights
Iphigenia in Taurus from BookRags and Gale's For Students Series. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Follow Us on Facebook