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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fourth Choral Ode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?
(a) Small things.
(b) Differences between them.
(c) Life's troubles.
(d) Dull care.

2. What do the women tie around their waists, according to the first messenger?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Twine.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Snakes.

3. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"
(a) Mt. Olympus.
(b) Mt. Olives.
(c) Mt. Oppilos.
(d) Mt. Othella.

4. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."
(a) Subtleties.
(b) Worries.
(c) Cares.
(d) Intent.

5. The Chorus asks Dionysus to lead them places and act as their what?
(a) Celestial guide.
(b) Divine guide.
(c) Kingly guide.
(d) Godly guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who brings what?

2. How does the Chorus think that a mortal man should "live out his day and night?"

3. The Chorus says that Dionysus is the "nurse divine of _______."

4. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?

5. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?

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