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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Iphigenia claims that even from the time of her conception and childhood that something "lay hard" for her. What is it?
(a) The hand of Fate.
(b) Her understanding of war.
(c) Her service in the temple.
(d) Her labors in the field.

2. When Iphigenia enters the scene in Part 5, what is she carrying?
(a) A sword.
(b) The cords that bind the strangers.
(c) Her letter.
(d) The image of Artemis.

3. At the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who enters the scene besides Iphigenia?
(a) Guards.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The herdsman.
(d) Orestes and Pylades.

4. When Orestes is speaking of appearing in court for killing his mother, who does he say raised a hand for his acquittal?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) The Furies.

5. In Part 2, when Iphigenia asks the Herdsman why he was down by the seashore, what is his reply?
(a) He was cleaning his clothing.
(b) He was washing his cattle.
(c) He was watching for ships.
(d) He was taking a bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening of Part 5 of Iphigenia of Taurus, which single person enters the scene?

2. Who leads Orestes and Pylades out of the temple on their way to the purification ritual?

3. Who is Achilles' father?

4. When Iphigenia enters the scene from the temple, where does she ask King Thoas to stand?

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

(see the answer key)

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