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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Iphigenia tells the Chorus that she is the doomed victim of what?
(a) Fate.
(b) Achilles' love.
(c) Helen's treachery.
(d) Her father's villainy.

2. Where does Iphigenia tell the Chorus she was sent in a chariot of state to?
(a) Aulis.
(b) Helen.
(c) Athens.
(d) Taurus.

3. The opening scene in the story Iphigenia in Taurus starts at what landmark?
(a) Iphigenia's room.
(b) Taurus castle.
(c) The temple of Artemis.
(d) Orestes' ship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?

2. In the beginning of Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who does the Chorus address by saying, "A voyage of tears awaits you"?

3. After Orestes tells Pylades what he wants Pylades to do for him when he gets home, what does he ask that his sister leave for him?

4. In Part 2, when Iphigenia asks the Herdsman why he was down by the seashore, what is his reply?

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

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