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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia at Aulis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "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.

2. "Alcestis": What does Heracles seek from Admetus when he arrives at the house?
(a) Advice.
(b) Hospitality.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

3. "Electra": When did Orestes and his friend Pylades flee from Aegisthus?
(a) Long ago.
(b) A short time ago.
(c) A season ago.
(d) A few moons ago.

4. "Trojan Women": Before the Greeks take her to whom is Cassandra is a servant?
(a) The queen.
(b) The gods.
(c) The king.
(d) The fates.

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": What rank does Iphigenia hold as a priestess?
(a) Head priestess.
(b) Under priestess.
(c) Novice priestess.
(d) Servant priestess.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Alcestis": What does Admetus heap on Pheres before he leaves the funeral?

2. "Alcestis": What state is Heracles in when he claims he will meet death and wrestle for the life of Alcestis?

3. "Trojan Women": What does Cassandra say her death is the working of?

4. "Electra": Where is Orestes going to be tried and acquitted?

5. "Iphigenia at Aulis": What lie does Agamemnon tell in order to get Iphigenia to come to be sacrificed?

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