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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hippolytus": What is Aphrodite goddess of?
(a) Love.
(b) Gardens.
(c) The sea.
(d) Marriage.

2. "Iphigenia among Taurians": In Iphigenia's dream, what do Orestes and Pylades try to take from the temple?
(a) The gifts.
(b) The idol.
(c) The priestesses.
(d) The sacrifices.

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) Garter.
(b) Hellaus.
(c) Troy.
(d) Argos.

4. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Whom did Iphigenia's father tell her she was going to marry?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Ajax.
(d) Odysseus.

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What does Iphigenia feel as she prepares to perform the sacrifice?
(a) No sadness.
(b) No loss.
(c) No pleasure.
(d) No pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What do the Taurians perform for their goddess?

2. "Hippolytus": For what reason does Theseus think his wife has killed herself after reading and misunderstanding her note?

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

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

5. "Ion": Who tries to get Creusa to kill Xuthus and Ion?

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