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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?
(a) Over-thinking philosophers.
(b) Heavy thinkers.
(c) Over-educated men.
(d) Over-subtle wits.

2. The Chorus says that sophistry is not what?
(a) Senseless.
(b) Folly.
(c) Practical.
(d) Wisdom.

3. If you aim too high, and miss the pleasures within your reach, the Chorus would consider you a what?
(a) Madman and idiot.
(b) Madman and philospher.
(c) Madman and rich.
(d) Madman and fool.

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

5. According to the Chorus, who dwells on Cyprus?
(a) The lust gods.
(b) The tempting gods.
(c) The love gods.
(d) The alluring gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pentheus tie up instead of binding Dionysus's hands and feet?

2. The first messenger reports that when they tried to bring Pentheus's mother back from the group of women, the women went mad and destroyed what?

3. What form does the Chorus plead for Dionysus to show up in front of them as?

4. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"

5. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?

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