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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Orestes asked to take from the temple by Phoebus Apollo?
(a) King Thoas' armor.
(b) A shield from Apollo.
(c) The statue of Artemis.
(d) A dead corpse.

2. Who does Orestes claim "hounds" him "to and fro"?
(a) Helen.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Apollo.
(d) The Furies.

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

4. Iphigenia talks about the seizure of Helen in Part 1. Who is Helen's husband?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Thoas.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Orestes.

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

6. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is done speaking to the Chorus, where does she go?
(a) To her bedroom.
(b) Inside the temple.
(c) To the seashore.
(d) To the field with the cattle.

7. When Iphigenia is having the conversation with Orestes and Pylades outside the temple, she asks Orestes where Helen is. What does Orestes tell Iphigenia?
(a) That Helen is back in Sparta with her first husband.
(b) That Helen has asked for forgiveness.
(c) That Helen is dead.
(d) That Helen is in Troy.

8. In Part 3, when Iphigenia suggests that Orestes deliver a letter to Argos, what does Orestes suggest they change about Iphigenia's plan?
(a) That he and Pylades both deliver the letter.
(b) That they will send a member of the Chorus to deliver the letter and both men will face death.
(c) That no one will deliver the letter because he doesn't trust Iphigenia.
(d) That Pylades deliver the letter and Orestes stay to be sacrificed.

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

10. In Part 2, when Iphigenia is speaking of her past, what does she tell the Chorus she doesn't believe any god is?
(a) Evil.
(b) Heartless.
(c) Kind.
(d) Loving.

11. In Iphigenia's dream, where does she dream that she has escaped to live?
(a) With the Gods.
(b) Troy.
(c) Hellas.
(d) Argos.

12. Why did the king of Taurus receive his particular name?
(a) For his great wisdom.
(b) Because of his wealth.
(c) For the wing-like swiftness of his feet.
(d) For the quickness of his sword.

13. Who does Iphigenia order to go into the temple and prepare for the sacrifice?
(a) Temple attendants.
(b) The guards.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) King Thoas.

14. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who is Orestes speaking of when he says, " her blood was the unjust ransom for a worthless wife"?
(a) His mother's.
(b) Helen.
(c) Electra.
(d) Iphigenia.

15. In the beginning of Part 3, who tells Iphigenia that they need no tears from her?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Orestes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Iphigenia feel like the rites she celebrates are unfit for song?

2. When Iphigenia is speaking with Orestes outside the temple, she mentions a particular name that is in the world's mouth. What name is that?

3. In Part 3 of Iphigenia in Taurus, what does Orestes claim is as chaotic as the mortal world?

4. What is the name of Iphigenia's grandmother on her mother's side?

5. In Part 3, when Iphigenia tells Orestes that he is the visitor she has longed for, what does Orestes tell Iphigenia to hug?

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