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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Iphigenia claim is her first care?
(a) To sing a song.
(b) That she find the young men suitable for sacrificing.
(c) That the rites of Artemis be duly ordered.
(d) To find out who the strangers are.

2. Who enters from the central door while the Chorus is praying to Artemis?
(a) Guards.
(b) Iphigenia.
(c) Temple attendants.
(d) Thoas.

3. What does Orestes call Iphigenia throughout Part 3?
(a) Lady.
(b) Woman.
(c) Sister.
(d) Priestess.

4. In Part 5, why does Iphigenia ask the guards to wrap the young strangers' cloaks over their heads?
(a) So people cannot see them.
(b) To show reverance for the sun's pure light.
(c) To protect the citizens from harm.
(d) So the Gods will only know their identity.

5. Who does Iphigenia order to go into the temple and prepare for the sacrifice?
(a) King Thoas.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The guards.
(d) Temple attendants.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she finds Artemis guilty of what?

2. Who does Iphigenia tell the King that the young strangers told her was prospering and alive?

3. When Iphigenia is speaking to King Thoas about the young strangers in Part 5, what is the reason she tells King Thoas that she recognized the "stain" on them?

4. When Iphigenia is speaking with King Thoas about the image moving, she tells him that something else happened as well as the movement. What else does Iphigenia say happened with the image?

5. What does Iphigenia tell King Thoas he must do when the men come from the temple?

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