1. When Iphigenia speaks to the Chorus, why is she in mourning?
(a) Because she thinks her brother, Orestes, is dead.
(b) Because she does not like helping with sacrifices.
(c) Because she was taken from her family.
(d) Because she is scared of King Thoas.

2. When the Chorus sees the two young men being led to the temple, who do they speak a brief prayer to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Athena.

3. When the Herdsman is telling Iphigenia about the capture of the strangers, he tells her that one of the strangers drew his sword. What did the stranger do with his sword?
(a) He came after the herdsman.
(b) He threw it out into the sea.
(c) He started stabbing the cattle.
(d) He stabbed the ground.

4. After Iphigenia talks about her dream and exits, who appears from the shore?
(a) Helen.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) King Thoas.
(d) Orestes and Pylades.

5. Where was the altar on which Iphigenia was going to be sacrificed?
(a) Athens.
(b) Troy.
(c) Hellas.
(d) Aulis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Iphigenia starts asking Orestes many questions in Part 3, Orestes finally asks her why she is so interested in Hellas. What is Iphigenia's reply to Orestes' question?

2. When the Chorus begins speaking in the opening of Part 2, what type of sea do they describe?

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

4. Who does Iphigenia order to go into the temple and prepare for the sacrifice?

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

(see the answer key)

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