1. When the Chorus begins speaking in the opening of Part 2, what type of rocks do they speak of?
(a) Purple rocks.
(b) Smooth rocks.
(c) Clashing rocks.
(d) Jagged rocks.

2. Who does Iphigenia think her dream is about in Part 1?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Electra.
(c) Her father.
(d) Orestes.

3. In Part 3, when Iphigenia tells Orestes that he is the visitor she has longed for, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia to hug?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her good luck.
(c) Her sword.
(d) Pylades.

4. In the beginning of Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who does the Chorus address by saying, "A voyage of tears awaits you"?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Pylades.
(d) The guards.

5. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Orestes claim is as chaotic as the mortal world?
(a) The world of Apollo.
(b) The world of all the Gods.
(c) The world of Zeus.
(d) The world of Artemis.

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. While Iphigenia is questioning Orestes in Part 3, Orestes tells Iphigenia that her "informant was correct" about something. What is it?

3. In the opening of Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "this is no cause for joy, when death parts friend from friend"?

4. In Part 4, who asks Iphigenia to prescribe a pious oath for Pylades?

5. When Iphigenia is speaking to the Chorus, who does she claim is extinct?

(see the answer key)

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