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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?
(a) Because he came so willingly.
(b) Because the soldier believes in Dionysus as a god.
(c) Because he is an old man.
(d) Because the soldier doesn't like Pentheus.

2. Because of what happened to the women, the soldier thinks that Dionysus causes what?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Surprises.
(c) Coincidences.
(d) Nothing.

3. The Chorus says that Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?
(a) Fate.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Persephone.

4. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?
(a) Persia.
(b) Athens.
(c) Lythecare.
(d) Lydia.

5. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?
(a) Praising Pentheus.
(b) Honoring Pentheus.
(c) Denouncing Pentheus.
(d) Mocking Pentheus.

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

7. Pentheus accuses Tiresius of supporting Dionysus for what reasons?
(a) Hurtful reasons.
(b) Misguided reasons.
(c) Dishonest reasons.
(d) Selfish reasons.

8. Why does Pentheus become enraged when questioning his prisoner?
(a) He doesn't like the prisoner's answers.
(b) The prisoner only speaks in riddles.
(c) The prisoner doesn't answer him.
(d) He doesn't understand the prisoner.

9. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Mars.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Cronos.

10. How does the servant who brings Dionysus in to Pentheus refer to Dionysus?
(a) As a man.
(b) As prey.
(c) As a slave.
(d) As a king.

11. What destroyed Dionysus's mother?
(a) A lightening strike.
(b) A thunder strike.
(c) A thunder storm.
(d) A lightening flash.

12. Who are the Bacchae?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Dionysus's followers.
(c) The unbelivers.
(d) The priests of Dionysus.

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

14. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?
(a) Garlands of flowers.
(b) Garlands of leaves.
(c) Wreaths of branches.
(d) Crowns of gold.

15. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?
(a) To eat its meat.
(b) To drink its blood.
(c) To wear its horns.
(d) To have company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing?

2. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.

3. Pentheus orders the capture of Dionysus and who?

4. Pentheus says that he will do what to the women he has captured?

5. Who is the Chorus referring to when they say "earth-born?"

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