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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) So he can hear the truth.
(b) So Orestes can ask questions.
(c) Because he doesn't know what to say.
(d) He can't, because he is so dumbfounded by her story.

2. When Iphigenia questions Orestes about Argos in Part 4, who does Orestes say rules Argos?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Strophius.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Agamemnon.

3. Where was the altar on which Iphigenia was going to be sacrificed?
(a) Hellas.
(b) Troy.
(c) Athens.
(d) Aulis.

4. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?
(a) Heartless.
(b) Evil.
(c) Kind.
(d) Loving.

5. In Part 6 of Iphigenia of Taurus, who says "that purification was a trick"?
(a) The messenger.
(b) King Thoas.
(c) Iphigenia.
(d) The Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the messenger finishes telling the Chorus about the two young men, what do they tell the messenger concerning the King?

2. When Orestes speaks of appearing in court for killing his mother, where does he say the court met?

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

4. In Part 5, why does Iphigenia ask the guards to wrap the young strangers' cloaks over their heads?

5. Who does the Herdsman consider a suitable victim and pleasing sacrifice for Artemis?

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