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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 is talking with Orestes and Pylades, who says, "events mislead and baffle us"?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Pylades.
(d) Iphigenia.

2. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Iphigenia offers to spare Orestes' life if he will do what?
(a) If he will pray to Artemis for her release.
(b) If he will offer Pylades' life in return.
(c) Tell her who he really is.
(d) Deliver a letter to Argos.

3. Who is the king of the Taurian country?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Thoas.

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

5. In the Chorus' opening prayer to Artemis, what do they speak about that "crop the green meadows"?
(a) Sheep of Hellas.
(b) Servants of Hellas.
(c) Horses of Hellas.
(d) Pigs of Hellas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3, when Iphigenia tells Orestes that he is the visitor she has longed for, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia to hug?

2. When Iphigenia starts asking Orestes many questions in Part 3, Orestes finally asks her why she is so interested in Hellas. What is Iphigenia's reply to Orestes' question?

3. Who does the Chorus mention led the famous fleet to the towers of Troy?

4. The opening scene in the story Iphigenia in Taurus starts at what landmark?

5. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia that he is her brother, he tells her about her wedding day. Who does Orestes claim sent holy water on Iphigenia's wedding day?

(see the answer key)

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