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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part 6 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what is Orestes ordered to do when he reaches Athens?
(a) To find a wife to wed.
(b) To take Pylades safely to his wife, Electra.
(c) To deliver his sister to her father's house.
(d) To build a shrine.

2. In Part 6 of Iphigenia of Taurus, who says "that purification was a trick"?
(a) Iphigenia.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The messenger.
(d) King Thoas.

3. When Orestes and Iphigenia are speaking of Orestes being sacrificed, Iphigenia tells Orestes that she will use what to quench his ashes?
(a) Olive oil.
(b) Rose water.
(c) The juice of grapes.
(d) Sea water.

4. 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 woman.
(b) A golden lamb.
(c) A heavenly sword.
(d) A family image.

5. 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?
(a) Electra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Mount did the mother of Artemis and Apollo bring them to?

2. At the opening of Part 5 when the single person enters the scene, who does he have with him?

3. When the messenger finishes telling the Chorus about the two young men, what do they tell the messenger concerning the King?

4. In Part 5 of Iphigenia in Taurus, the first person to speak asks if something is blazing. What does this person inquire about?

5. Who does the Chorus mention drove Themis from the holy seat of Pytho?

(see the answer key)

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