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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 5, why does Iphigenia ask the guards to wrap the young strangers' cloaks over their heads?
(a) So people cannot see them.
(b) So the Gods will only know their identity.
(c) To protect the citizens from harm.
(d) To show reverance for the sun's pure light.

2. 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) Pylades.
(c) The guards.
(d) Orestes.

3. Who does Iphigenia tell the King that the young strangers told her was prospering and alive?
(a) Electra.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Her father.

4. Who is the mother of Artemis and Apollo?
(a) Athena.
(b) Iphigenia.
(c) Helen.
(d) Leto.

5. At the opening of Part 5 when the single person enters the scene, who does he have with him?
(a) Orestes and Iphigenia.
(b) Nobody.
(c) His guards.
(d) Orestes and Pylades.

6. In Part 4, who does Iphigenia ask Pylades to deliver her message/letter to?
(a) Electra.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Orestes.

7. Who are Artemis' parents?
(a) Apollo and Leto.
(b) Zeus and Leto.
(c) Zeus and Athena.
(d) Apollo and Athena.

8. In the beginning of Part 6, the Chorus tells of Apollo and his skill at what?
(a) The harp.
(b) The guitar.
(c) The lyre.
(d) The sword.

9. When Orestes is telling Iphigenia about two people that nursed a feud, what does he tell Iphigenia that these two were fighting over?
(a) A family image.
(b) A heavenly sword.
(c) A woman.
(d) A golden lamb.

10. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "Stop, stranger! Take away your hands!"?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Orestes.
(d) The Chorus.

11. When the messenger is telling King Thoas about the escape of the prisoners, what does he tell the King that Iphigenia did to make them think she was busy with the ceremony?
(a) She splashed loudly in the sea.
(b) She gave a piercing cry.
(c) She burned a haystack.
(d) She chanted hymns.

12. 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) Agamemnon and Menelaus.
(c) Atreus and Thyestes.
(d) Achilles and Electra.

13. After King Thoas has ordered the guards to go towards the shore to try to capture the escapees and the guards make off toward the shore, who appears?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Athena.

14. In Part 4, who asks Iphigenia to prescribe a pious oath for Pylades?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Orestes.
(d) The Chorus.

15. In Part 4, Iphigenia returns from the temple and speaks with Orestes and Pylades and hands them her letter. What does she state the letter is written on?
(a) Protected folds.
(b) One piece of golden paper.
(c) Several folds.
(d) Artemis' prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Orestes is telling Pylades to go back home, what does he ask Pylades to do for him?

2. When the messenger is describing the escape of Orestes and Pylades, he also describes the oars and how they looked like what?

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

4. What does Orestes tell the messenger when he and the others are trying to stop Orestes and Pylades from escaping?

5. In Part 5, why does King Thoas have a "strong desire" to learn about the young men?

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