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

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) Pigs of Hellas.
(c) Sheep of Hellas.
(d) Servants of Hellas.

2. In Part 2, when Iphigenia asks the Herdsman why he was down by the seashore, what is his reply?
(a) He was taking a bath.
(b) He was cleaning his clothing.
(c) He was washing his cattle.
(d) He was watching for ships.

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

4. In Part 2, after Iphigenia leaves, the Chorus begins a long questioning of who the strangers are. Who does the Chorus say they wish would come to "this shore" to be sacrificed?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Helen.
(c) Electra.
(d) Achilles.

5. Which character from the story enters first in Part 1?
(a) Thoas.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Pylades.
(d) Iphigenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which end of the Crimean Peninsula does the opening scene take place?

2. Who is the king of the Taurian country?

3. Where was the altar on which Iphigenia was going to be sacrificed?

4. When does Pylades suggest that he and Orestes retrieve the item they are looking for in Taurus?

5. What does Orestes suggest that he and Pylades do, to which Pylades replies, "out of the question- we're not used to it"?

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