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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?
(a) Pentheus.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Cadmus.
(d) Tiberius.

2. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?
(a) Outside the city.
(b) In the temple.
(c) In their homes.
(d) At the river.

3. What kind of herd was the first messenger driving when he came upon the women?
(a) Goats.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cattle.

4. Who is the Chorus referring to when they say "earth-born?"
(a) Men.
(b) Mortals.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

5. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) A folly.
(b) Inviting revenge.
(c) A shame.
(d) Real madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tiresius suffer from?

2. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?

3. The Chorus extolls the virtue of simple what?

4. How many gates does Pentheus say Thebes has?

5. Cadmus tells Pentheus that if he would call Dionysus a god, it would do what?

(see the answer key)

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