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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Episode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His daughter.
(d) HIs aunt.

2. Why did Pentheus's mother not recognize him?
(a) He was disguised.
(b) Dionysus made her forget.
(c) She was mad.
(d) She was blind.

3. What place does the Chorus call the "haunt of beasts?"
(a) Corus.
(b) Thames.
(c) Earth.
(d) Nysa.

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

5. What did Pentheus tie up instead of binding Dionysus's hands and feet?
(a) A horse.
(b) A deer.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pentheus feel about the task he is undertaking in disguise?

2. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."

3. What "enriches with his waters a fair land of steeds?"

4. Wildness and _________ are synonymous with the worship of Dionysus.

5. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?

(see the answer key)

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