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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The opening scene in the story Iphigenia in Taurus starts at what landmark?
(a) Orestes' ship.
(b) Iphigenia's room.
(c) The temple of Artemis.
(d) Taurus castle.

2. What is Orestes asked to take from the temple by Phoebus Apollo?
(a) The statue of Artemis.
(b) King Thoas' armor.
(c) A shield from Apollo.
(d) A dead corpse.

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

4. In Part 2 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she finds Artemis guilty of what?
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Love.
(c) Justice.
(d) Hypocrisy.

5. When Iphigenia and Orestes are speaking to each other outside the temple in Part 3, who does Orestes tell Iphigenia is no more trustworthy than a fleeting dream?
(a) Apollo.
(b) King Thoas.
(c) The Gods.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Iphigenia order the guards to untie?

2. When Orestes and Iphigenia are speaking to each other, Iphigenia asks Orestes if anyone still lives in Agamemnon's house. What is Orestes' reply?

3. When Iphigenia arrived in Taurus, what was her appointed job in the temple?

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

5. Why does Iphigenia feel like the rites she celebrates are unfit for song?

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