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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 toss them into the sea.
(c) To have a feast.
(d) To put them on a trail.

2. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who claims that Phoebus' pronouncements are no help to them?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Iphigenia.
(d) Orestes.

3. Who does Iphigenia think her dream is about in Part 1?
(a) Electra.
(b) Her father.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Orestes.

4. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?
(a) Into the temple.
(b) To speak with the Chorus.
(c) Into a field.
(d) Down to the shore.

5. What takes Iphigenia's place on the altar to be sacrificed instead?
(a) A lamb.
(b) A horse.
(c) A deer.
(d) A pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?

2. In the beginning of Part 3, who tells Iphigenia that they need no tears from her?

3. When Iphigenia arrived in Taurus, what was her appointed job in the temple?

4. While Iphigenia is speaking to the Chorus, she mentions that she is without what four things?

5. Who is Iphigenia's father?

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