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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Iphigenia speaks of the statue of Artemis, she tells Orestes in Part 4 that only one person is allowed to touch it. Who is that person?
(a) One of the temple attendants.
(b) Iphigenia.
(c) One member of The Chorus.
(d) King Thoas.

2. Why did the king of Taurus receive his particular name?
(a) Because of his wealth.
(b) For the quickness of his sword.
(c) For the wing-like swiftness of his feet.
(d) For his great wisdom.

3. When Orestes speaks of appearing in court for killing his mother, where does he say the court met?
(a) Wonder Mountain.
(b) Ares' Hill.
(c) Golden Mountain.
(d) Athena's Hill.

4. When the Herdsman is telling Iphigenia about the capture of the strangers, he mentions something about their country's custom towards strangers. What is their country's custom towards strangers?
(a) To sacrifice them.
(b) To put them on a trail.
(c) To have a feast.
(d) To toss them into the sea.

5. After Orestes tells Pylades what he wants Pylades to do for him when he gets home, what does he ask that his sister leave for him?
(a) A drop of holy water.
(b) A rose.
(c) A lock of hair.
(d) A locket.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Orestes claim is as chaotic as the mortal world?

2. Why does Iphigenia feel like the rites she celebrates are unfit for song?

3. What takes Iphigenia's place on the altar to be sacrificed instead?

4. In Part 4, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia is the mission that Apollo gave him?

5. When Iphigenia questions Orestes about Argos in Part 4, who does Orestes say rules Argos?

(see the answer key)

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