Cymon and Iphigenia, by Frederic Leighton - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the author of the painting 'Cymon and Iphigenia'?
A) Edward Burne-Jones
B) Dante Gabriel Rossetti
C) Frederic Leighton
D) John Everett Millais
  • 2. What literary source inspired Leighton's 'Cymon and Iphigenia'?
A) Boccaccio's Decameron
B) Shakespeare's plays
C) Ovid's Metamorphoses
D) Homer's Iliad
  • 3. What transforms Cymon's character in the story?
A) Seeing Iphigenia's beauty
B) A near-death experience
C) A divine vision
D) A magical potion
  • 4. What medium did Leighton use for 'Cymon and Iphigenia'?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Tempera
C) Watercolor
D) Fresco
  • 5. What is the dominant color scheme in the painting?
A) Dark monochrome
B) Bright primary colors
C) Cool blue tones
D) Warm golden tones
  • 6. What was Frederic Leighton's title in the British peerage?
A) Earl
B) Viscount
C) Duke
D) Baron
  • 7. How does Cymon react upon first seeing Iphigenia?
A) He immediately wakes her
B) He is struck with awe
C) He runs away frightened
D) He ignores her
  • 8. What is the overall theme of 'Cymon and Iphigenia'?
A) Historical battle
B) Religious conversion
C) Transformative power of love
D) Political rebellion
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