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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dionysus address in the play's prologue?
(a) His mother.
(b) Mortals.
(c) His father.
(d) The audience.

2. When Dionysus says, multiple times, that the god is before Pentheus, what is Pentheus' reaction?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is full of praise.
(c) He is greatful.
(d) He is awed.

3. What kind of relationship did Dionysus's father have with his mother?
(a) An affair.
(b) A fling.
(c) A ritual.
(d) A marriage.

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

5. Why does Pentheus want the women to spin at the loom?
(a) To honor other gods and goddesses.
(b) To quiet their drumming.
(c) To make things for him.
(d) To do something with their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What describes the stories that Pentheus shares about the women and their worship of Dionysus?

2. What is Semele?

3. Pentheus holds what title?

4. According to the Chorus, the end of all unbridled speech would bring what?

5. Cadmus doesn't say whether or not he believes Dionysus is a god, but tells Pentheus that it would be wise of Pentheus to treat Dionysus as what?

(see the answer key)

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