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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says they have traveled over what "holy ridge" to "hasten to a pleasant task?"
(a) Olympus.
(b) Sacchern.
(c) Urals.
(d) Tmolus.

2. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.
(a) Revolted.
(b) Scared.
(c) Encouraged.
(d) Honored.

3. What rises from the site of Dionysus's mother's death?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A tree.
(c) Smoke.
(d) A vine.

4. What is Semele?
(a) A mortal.
(b) A spirit.
(c) A nymph.
(d) A goddess.

5. Who is Dionysus's father?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Mars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Pentheus holds what title?

3. Who honors Dionysus's mother's burial site?

4. What would a follower of Dionysus "brandish" while wearing a crown of ivy?

5. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?

(see the answer key)

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