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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, who says, "sometimes, somehow, extraordinary misfortune seems to take, by pure chance, some extraordinary turn"?
(a) Pylades.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Iphigenia.
(d) The Chorus.

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

3. When the Herdsman first enters and tells Iphigenia about the visitors, where does he tell Iphigenia the men are from?
(a) Athens.
(b) Hellas.
(c) Troy.
(d) The purple east.

4. Whose temple was Iphigenia to work in?
(a) Helen's.
(b) Athena's.
(c) Artemis'.
(d) Hippodamia's.

5. Iphigenia promises Pylades and Orestes in Part 4 that she will send Pylades safely beyond what?
(a) The Golden horizon.
(b) The Green Hills.
(c) The Purple Rocks.
(d) The Orange sun waves.

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. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, Orestes is telling Pylades that he must leave and go back home. Orestes tells Pylades that he must go home and perpetuate his name. How does Orestes tell Pylades to perpetuate his name?

3. 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?

4. What does Iphigenia tell King Thoas the strangers did to win her heart?

5. While Iphigenia is speaking to the Chorus, she mentions that she is without what four things?

(see the answer key)

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