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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose temple was Iphigenia to work in?
(a) Athena's.
(b) Hippodamia's.
(c) Helen's.
(d) Artemis'.

2. When the Chorus begins speaking in the opening of Part 2, what type of rocks do they speak of?
(a) Clashing rocks.
(b) Jagged rocks.
(c) Smooth rocks.
(d) Purple rocks.

3. How are Apollo and Artemis related?
(a) Artemis is Apollo's aunt.
(b) Artemis is Apollo's sister.
(c) Artemis is Apollo's grandmother.
(d) Artemis is Apollo's mother.

4. Who does Orestes claim "hounds" him "to and fro"?
(a) Apollo.
(b) The Furies.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Helen.

5. Which end of the Crimean Peninsula does the opening scene take place?
(a) Eastern.
(b) Western.
(c) Northern.
(d) Southern.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Iphigenia is speaking to the Chorus in Part 2, where does she tell the Chorus she "yearns toward"?

3. In Part 2, when Iphigenia speaks to the Chorus about her terrible past, whose lips does she say she would not kiss?

4. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is done speaking to the Chorus, where does she go?

5. When the Herdsman is telling Iphigenia about the capture of the strangers, he tells her that one of the strangers drew his sword. What did the stranger do with his sword?

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