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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who enters from the central door while the Chorus is praying to Artemis?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Thoas.
(c) Temple attendants.
(d) Guards.

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

4. In Part 4, Iphigenia returns from the temple and speaks with Orestes and Pylades and hands them her letter. What does she state the letter is written on?
(a) Protected folds.
(b) One piece of golden paper.
(c) Several folds.
(d) Artemis' prayer.

5. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Orestes is telling Pylades that he must leave and go back home. Orestes tells Pylades that he must go home and perpetuate his name. How does Orestes tell Pylades to perpetuate his name?
(a) To proclaim his name and his mission to all the inhabitants of Hellas.
(b) To build an image of him.
(c) To tell everyone about him.
(d) To go home to his wife and bear children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, who asks Iphigenia to prescribe a pious oath for Pylades?

2. In Part 3, when Iphigenia tells Orestes that he is the visitor she has longed for, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia to hug?

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

4. In Part 4, who does Iphigenia ask Pylades to deliver her message/letter to?

5. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia who he is, he speaks of two people that nursed a feud. Who are they?

(see the answer key)

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