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

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) Their mother.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Their father.
(d) Electra.

2. When Orestes and Iphigenia are working out a plan to deliver the letter in Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who does Orestes ask Iphigenia about, wondering if they will consent to letting Pylades go?
(a) The Taurian King.
(b) Artemis.
(c) The guards.
(d) The Chorus.

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 sister's lips.
(b) Her father's lips.
(c) Her mother's lips.
(d) Her brother's lips.

4. What does Iphigenia tell King Thoas the strangers did to win her heart?
(a) They threatened to kill someone.
(b) They held out pleasing bait.
(c) They forced her to agree with them.
(d) They kissed her.

5. In the beginning of Part 3, who tells Iphigenia that they need no tears from her?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Pylades.
(d) Artemis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Orestes and Iphigenia are discussing Hellas, Orestes tells Iphigenia that a particular person's end was terrible. Who is Orestes talking about?

2. When Iphigenia questions Orestes about Argos in Part 4, who does Orestes say rules Argos?

3. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Pylades says in an aside that he will ask no questions of Iphigenia. Why does he say that he will ask no questions?

4. 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?

5. When Iphigenia is speaking to Orestes and Pylades in Part 4 about taking her message back home, who does Iphigenia tell Pylades saved her from her father's hand?

(see the answer key)

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