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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Her labors in the field.
(b) Her service in the temple.
(c) Her understanding of war.
(d) The hand of Fate.

2. What does Orestes suggest that he and Pylades do, to which Pylades replies, "out of the question- we're not used to it"?
(a) Run away.
(b) Steal some horses.
(c) Hide.
(d) Kill someone.

3. Which character from the story enters first in Part 1?
(a) Thoas.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Iphigenia.
(d) Orestes.

4. Who enters from the central door while the Chorus is praying to Artemis?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) Temple attendants.
(c) Thoas.
(d) Guards.

5. Which end of the Crimean Peninsula does the opening scene take place?
(a) Northern.
(b) Eastern.
(c) Western.
(d) Southern.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Iphigenia is having the conversation with Orestes and Pylades outside the temple, she asks Orestes where Helen is. What does Orestes tell Iphigenia?

2. When Iphigenia is telling the Chorus about her terrible past, she mentions that she would not hold who?

3. In Iphigenia's dream, where does she dream that she has escaped to live?

4. When the Chorus sees the two young men being led to the temple, who do they speak a brief prayer to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What final proof does Orestes provide Iphigenia with to let her know that he is indeed her brother?

2. In Part 2 of Iphigenia of Taurus, why does Iphigenia claim she is cruel now, and what does she say has made her that way?

3. Describe the conversation that Orestes and Iphigenia have concerning Odysseus during Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus.

4. What does the herdsman tell Iphigenia the young stranger's insane fit looked like?

5. What plan does Iphigenia devise to make sure her message gets to its destination if the letter is lost or taken?

6. After Orestes finishes telling Pylades what he would like him to do when he goes back home, what is Pylades reply?

7. What do Orestes and Pylades finally decide to do after they have spoken of how to get into the temple?

8. Why does Iphigenia tell King Thoas the young strangers need to be cleansed?

9. Why does Orestes claim he is an outcast?

10. In Part 4, when Iphigenia is telling Pylades the contents of her letter, why does Pylades tell Iphigenia that she has bound him with an easy oath?

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