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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Electra.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Their father.

2. At the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who enters the scene besides Iphigenia?
(a) Guards.
(b) The herdsman.
(c) Orestes and Pylades.
(d) The Chorus.

3. In Part 4, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia is the mission that Apollo gave him?
(a) To taint the statue of Artemis so it is no longer clean.
(b) To take the statue of Artemis and set it up in Athens.
(c) To bring the statue of Artemis to him.
(d) To break the statue of Artemis on the jagged rocks of Taurus.

4. When Orestes cries to Phoebus, who does he claim he has killed?
(a) His brother-in-law.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

5. When Orestes speaks to Iphigenia about being sacrificed and what will happen, Iphigenia offers to heap what at Orestes' grave?
(a) Swords.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Bones.
(d) Gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the king of the Taurian country?

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

3. 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?

4. Who is Achilles' father?

5. Who does the Herdsman consider a suitable victim and pleasing sacrifice for Artemis?

(see the answer key)

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