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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, when Iphigenia suggests that Orestes deliver a letter to Argos, what does Orestes suggest they change about Iphigenia's plan?
(a) That he and Pylades both deliver the letter.
(b) That no one will deliver the letter because he doesn't trust Iphigenia.
(c) That they will send a member of the Chorus to deliver the letter and both men will face death.
(d) That Pylades deliver the letter and Orestes stay to be sacrificed.

2. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Orestes claim is as chaotic as the mortal world?
(a) The world of Zeus.
(b) The world of all the Gods.
(c) The world of Apollo.
(d) The world of Artemis.

3. In Part 2, when Iphigenia speaks to the Chorus about her terrible past, whose lips does she say she would not kiss?
(a) Her mother's lips.
(b) Her brother's lips.
(c) Her father's lips.
(d) Her sister's lips.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Iphigenia claim is her first care?

2. Whose pure blood does Iphigenia say she needs to purge the taint of murder on the men?

3. 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"?

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

5. At the opening of Part 5 when the single person enters the scene, who does he have with him?

(see the answer key)

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