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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia who he is, he speaks of two people that nursed a feud. Who are they?
(a) Helen and Electra.
(b) Achilles and Electra.
(c) Agamemnon and Menelaus.
(d) Atreus and Thyestes.

2. When Orestes speaks to Iphigenia about being sacrificed and what will happen, Iphigenia offers to heap what at Orestes' grave?
(a) Bones.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Swords.
(d) Gifts.

3. 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 dressing gown that she used to wear.
(c) The old spear that Pelops hurled.
(d) Her favorite book about the family throne.

4. What name does Orestes tell Iphigenia would name him justly when he is talking with her outside the temple?
(a) The Sad.
(b) The Brave.
(c) The Unfortunate.
(d) The Willing.

5. Who snatched Iphigenia from the altar from which she was to be sacrificed?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Helen.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Orestes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?

2. Where was the altar on which Iphigenia was going to be sacrificed?

3. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "Stop, stranger! Take away your hands!"?

4. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Pylades says in an aside that he will ask no questions of Iphigenia. Why does he say that he will ask no questions?

5. When Iphigenia questions Orestes about Argos in Part 4, who does Orestes say rules Argos?

(see the answer key)

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