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 member of The Chorus.
(b) One of the temple attendants.
(c) King Thoas.
(d) Iphigenia.

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

3. After Iphigenia talks about her dream and exits, who appears from the shore?
(a) Helen.
(b) King Thoas.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Orestes and Pylades.

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

5. What two things does the Herdsman tell Iphigenia to get ready for the young men to be sacrificed?
(a) Wheat and barley.
(b) Sea-water and a sword.
(c) Barley-meal and holy-water.
(d) A sword and shield.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she is the doomed victim of what?

3. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?

4. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "Stop, stranger! Take away your hands!"?

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

(see the answer key)

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