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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she finds Artemis guilty of what?
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Hypocrisy.
(c) Love.
(d) Justice.

2. What does Orestes suggest that he and Pylades do, to which Pylades replies, "out of the question- we're not used to it"?
(a) Kill someone.
(b) Steal some horses.
(c) Hide.
(d) Run away.

3. In Iphigenia's dream, where does she dream that she has escaped to live?
(a) With the Gods.
(b) Argos.
(c) Troy.
(d) Hellas.

4. What happens to the person that Iphigenia sees in her dream?
(a) He prays to Artemis.
(b) He dies.
(c) He fights a Cyclops.
(d) He sails on forever on his ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who is Orestes speaking of when he says, " her blood was the unjust ransom for a worthless wife"?

2. In Part 4 when Orestes and Iphigenia are planning their escape, Orestes states that night is for thieves, but what does he say daylight is for?

3. When Orestes and Iphigenia are speaking of Orestes being sacrificed, Iphigenia tells Orestes that she will use what to quench his ashes?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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