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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Herdsman consider a suitable victim and pleasing sacrifice for Artemis?
(a) The two young men that came by ship.
(b) A member of his own herdsman.
(c) Iphigenia herself.
(d) No one; he does not agree with sacrificing.

2. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?
(a) Heartless.
(b) Loving.
(c) Kind.
(d) Evil.

3. When the Herdsman is telling Iphigenia about the capture of the strangers, he mentions something about their country's custom towards strangers. What is their country's custom towards strangers?
(a) To toss them into the sea.
(b) To sacrifice them.
(c) To have a feast.
(d) To put them on a trail.

4. Why did the king of Taurus receive his particular name?
(a) For his great wisdom.
(b) Because of his wealth.
(c) For the wing-like swiftness of his feet.
(d) For the quickness of his sword.

5. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?
(a) To speak with the Chorus.
(b) Into a field.
(c) Into the temple.
(d) Down to the shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does the Herdsman tell Iphigenia to get ready for the young men to be sacrificed?

2. Who snatched Iphigenia from the altar from which she was to be sacrificed?

3. Which character from the story enters first in Part 1?

4. When Orestes cries to Phoebus, who does he claim he has killed?

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

(see the answer key)

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