2. When Pylades is telling Orestes in Part 4 that he will not leave Orestes behind to be sacrificed by himself, he tells Orestes that he will give his body along with Orestes to what two things?
(a) The sword and water.
(b) The knife and sword.
(c) The knife and fire.
(d) The fire and water.

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

4. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia that he is her brother, what does he tell her is hidden in her own room in their father's palace?
(a) A piece of her hair.
(b) Her favorite book about the family throne.
(c) The old spear that Pelops hurled.
(d) Her dressing gown that she used to wear.

5. Who is Agamemnon's grandfather?
(a) Pelops.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Orestes and Iphigenia are working out a plan to deliver the letter in Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who does Orestes ask Iphigenia about, wondering if they will consent to letting Pylades go?

2. What is the name of Iphigenia's grandmother on her mother's side?

3. Iphigenia talks about the seizure of Helen in Part 1. Who is Helen's husband?

4. In Part 4 when Orestes and Iphigenia are planning their escape, Orestes states that night is for thieves, but what does he say daylight is for?

5. Who was Iphigenia betrothed to when she lived in Greece?

(see the answer key)

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