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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Orestes cries to Phoebus, who does he claim he has killed?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother-in-law.

3. When the Chorus sees the two young men being led to the temple, who do they speak a brief prayer to?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Athena.
(d) Zeus.

4. When the Herdsman is telling Iphigenia about the capture of the strangers, he tells her that one of the strangers drew his sword. What did the stranger do with his sword?
(a) He came after the herdsman.
(b) He started stabbing the cattle.
(c) He threw it out into the sea.
(d) He stabbed the ground.

5. Who does the Herdsman consider a suitable victim and pleasing sacrifice for Artemis?
(a) No one; he does not agree with sacrificing.
(b) The two young men that came by ship.
(c) A member of his own herdsman.
(d) Iphigenia herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 2, after Iphigenia leaves, the Chorus begins a long questioning of who the strangers are. Who does the Chorus say they wish would come to "this shore" to be sacrificed?

3. After Iphigenia finishes talking about her dream, where does she go?

4. In Part 2, when Iphigenia speaks to the Chorus about her terrible past, whose lips does she say she would not kiss?

5. How are Apollo and Artemis related?

(see the answer key)

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