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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Orestes claim is as chaotic as the mortal world?
(a) The world of Zeus.
(b) The world of Artemis.
(c) The world of all the Gods.
(d) The world of Apollo.

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

3. What does Iphigenia tell King Thoas the strangers did to win her heart?
(a) They kissed her.
(b) They held out pleasing bait.
(c) They threatened to kill someone.
(d) They forced her to agree with them.

4. When the Chorus begins speaking in the opening of Part 2, what type of sea do they describe?
(a) A raging sea.
(b) A cold sea.
(c) A blue sea.
(d) An unfriendly sea.

5. Who does the Chorus mention led the famous fleet to the towers of Troy?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Orestes tell Iphigenia would name him justly when he is talking with her outside the temple?

2. When Iphigenia is telling the Chorus about her terrible past, she mentions that she would not hold who?

3. Who leads Orestes and Pylades out of the temple on their way to the purification ritual?

4. When Iphigenia is telling the King about the young strangers trying to win her heart, what does she claim that she hates?

5. Besides the young strangers, what else does Iphigenia tell King Thoas she must purify?

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