1. What does Orestes suggest that he and Pylades do, to which Pylades replies, "out of the question- we're not used to it"?
(a) Kill someone.
(b) Steal some horses.
(c) Run away.
(d) Hide.

2. In Iphigenia's dream, where does she dream that she has escaped to live?
(a) Argos.
(b) Hellas.
(c) With the Gods.
(d) Troy.

3. When Orestes is telling Iphigenia about two people that nursed a feud, what does he tell Iphigenia that these two were fighting over?
(a) A family image.
(b) A woman.
(c) A heavenly sword.
(d) A golden lamb.

4. The Herdsman hears one of the young men's names. Who is the young man that he knows the name of?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Apollo.

5. What takes Iphigenia's place on the altar to be sacrificed instead?
(a) A deer.
(b) A horse.
(c) A pig.
(d) A lamb.

Short Answer 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?

2. Iphigenia promises Pylades and Orestes in Part 4 that she will send Pylades safely beyond what?

3. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?

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

5. Who is Pylades' father?

(see the answer key)

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