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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Iphigenia tells King Thoas about the holy image moving on the pedestal, King Thoas explains the movement as what happening?
(a) The temple falling.
(b) Her eyes deceiving her.
(c) The movement of Artemis, herself.
(d) The earth shaking.

2. When Thoas is speaking of Orestes and Pylades escaping in Part 6, he states that they have a long hard voyage before them if they hope to do what?
(a) Kill his priestess.
(b) Escape his sword.
(c) Take his image from the temple.
(d) Kidnap his priestess.

3. In Part 4, Iphigenia returns from the temple and speaks with Orestes and Pylades and hands them her letter. What does she state the letter is written on?
(a) Several folds.
(b) Protected folds.
(c) One piece of golden paper.
(d) Artemis' prayer.

4. When Iphigenia enters the scene in Part 5, what is she carrying?
(a) The cords that bind the strangers.
(b) Her letter.
(c) The image of Artemis.
(d) A sword.

5. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia that he is her brother, he tells her about her wedding day. Who does Orestes claim sent holy water on Iphigenia's wedding day?
(a) Their mother.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Their father.
(d) Electra.

6. In Part 4 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who says, "Stop, stranger! Take away your hands!"?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Iphigenia.

7. When King Thoas learns what the young strangers have done, who does he claim would recoil from that type of action?
(a) A savage.
(b) Death.
(c) A monstrous heathen.
(d) Artemis.

8. When Iphigenia tells King Thoas of the rituals she must perform on the sacrifices, what does she tell King Thoas is needful?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Determination.
(c) Pain.
(d) Solitude.

9. When the messenger is describing the escape of the prisoners and Iphigenia, he tells the King that something was at Iphigenia's feet that made her shrink away. What was it that made Iphigenia shrink away?
(a) The image of Artemis was on the ground before her.
(b) A serpent in the brush.
(c) An arrow from an archer had landed at her feet.
(d) The foam from the waves.

10. Which Mount did the mother of Artemis and Apollo bring them to?
(a) Mount Hellena.
(b) Mount Parnassus.
(c) Mount Olympus.
(d) Mount Pela.

11. What is the dragon guarding that the Chorus mentions in their hymn in the beginning of Part 6?
(a) The secret sword of Zeus.
(b) The ancient oracle of the Earth.
(c) The magic cloak of Athens.
(d) The image of Apollo.

12. In Part 4 when Orestes and Iphigenia are planning their escape, Orestes states that night is for thieves, but what does he say daylight is for?
(a) Truthfulness.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Servants.

13. When Orestes is trying to prove to Iphigenia who he is, he speaks of two people that nursed a feud. Who are they?
(a) Atreus and Thyestes.
(b) Agamemnon and Menelaus.
(c) Helen and Electra.
(d) Achilles and Electra.

14. When Iphigenia and Orestes are speaking about sending Iphigenia's letter back home, who does Iphigenia say will see Pylades on board the ship?
(a) Iphigenia, herself.
(b) A trusted herdsman.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Some favored guards.

15. Who does Iphigenia tell the King that the young strangers told her was prospering and alive?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Electra.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Part 5, what does Iphigenia do right before the procession forms?

2. In Part 4, who asks Iphigenia to prescribe a pious oath for Pylades?

3. What does King Thoas tell Iphigenia he thinks the young strangers have done?

4. In Part 6, what is the first stanza called that the Chorus recites in their poem?

5. In Part 6 of Iphigenia in Taurus, who hammers on the temple door?

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