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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dionysus has taken what form so he can punish people?
(a) A pheonix.
(b) A monster.
(c) A human.
(d) A minotaur.

2. What is the Parodos?
(a) A hymn of praise.
(b) A hymn of longing.
(c) A hymn of lament.
(d) A hymn of desire.

3. Cadmus tells Pentheus that if he would call Dionysus a god, it would do what?
(a) Prevent disaster.
(b) Calm the women.
(c) Honor the whole family.
(d) Stop his desire for revenge.

4. In the Chorus's first lines, they believe that a happy man is one who leads what kind of life?
(a) Magestic.
(b) Holy.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Rich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Chorus says "Like a colt that gambols at its mother's side," who are they saying is the colt?

2. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?

3. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?

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

5. What story is told in the Chorus's first appearance?

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