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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Ion": How is Creusa supposed to kill Xuthus and Ion?
(a) With an accident.
(b) With a sword.
(c) With poison.
(d) With a horse.

2. "Hippolytus": Who tells Phaedra that mortals cannot control the will of the gods?
(a) Her handmaiden.
(b) Her servant.
(c) Her cook.
(d) Her nurse.

3. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Where does Iphigenia think her brother is when she is going to release one of the men to take a message to him?
(a) Argos.
(b) Troy.
(c) Garter.
(d) Hellaus.

4. "Hippolytus": What does Hippolytus give to Artemis's statue?
(a) Food.
(b) Incense.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Garlands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Once they are on the ship, what does the sea do?

2. "Ion": Apollo orders Hermes to go to Athens. Where is he to bring the baby boy?

3. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Which goddess does Iphigenia serve?

4. "Ion": Which goddess appears to tell how Ion's descendants will settle many parts of Greece ?

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What does Iphigenia feel as she prepares to perform the sacrifice?

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