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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the beginning of Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Iphigenia claim is her first care?
(a) To sing a song.
(b) That the rites of Artemis be duly ordered.
(c) That she find the young men suitable for sacrificing.
(d) To find out who the strangers are.
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?
(a) To go home to his wife and bear children.
(b) To tell everyone about him.
(c) To proclaim his name and his mission to all the inhabitants of Hellas.
(d) To build an image of him.
3. In the opening of Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "this is no cause for joy, when death parts friend from friend"?
(a) Pylades.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Iphigenia.
4. When does Pylades suggest that he and Orestes retrieve the item they are looking for in Taurus?
(a) In the night.
(b) At the break of dawn.
(c) Noon.
(d) Mid-morning.
5. In Part 4, who does Iphigenia ask Pylades to deliver her message/letter to?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Electra.
Short Answer Questions
1. Iphigenia claims that even from the time of her conception and childhood that something "lay hard" for her. What is it?
2. In Part 3, what does Iphigenia suggest will happen to Orestes' friend, Pylades, if she sets Orestes free to deliver a letter to Argos?
3. When Iphigenia and Orestes are speaking about sending Iphigenia's letter back home, who does Iphigenia say will see Pylades on board the ship?
4. 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?
5. When Iphigenia is talking with Orestes and Pylades, who says, "events mislead and baffle us"?
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