The Bacchae Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Third Episode)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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

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

3. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"
a) Mt. Olives.
b) Mt. Oppilos.
c) Mt. Olympus.
d) Mt. Othella.

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

5. After Cadmus and Tiresius talk to Pentheus, what does the Chorus call Pentheus?
a) A fool.
b) A blasphemer.
c) A dead...
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