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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the first messenger say he comes from?
(a) Athens.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Cithaeron.
(d) Cucluos.

2. The Chorus asks Dionysus to lead them places and act as their what?
(a) Godly guide.
(b) Divine guide.
(c) Celestial guide.
(d) Kingly guide.

3. What did Pentheus tie up instead of binding Dionysus's hands and feet?
(a) A bull.
(b) A deer.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A horse.

4. What form does the Chorus plead for Dionysus to show up in front of them as?
(a) A lion breating flame.
(b) A dragon with teeth snapping.
(c) A horse ready for battle.
(d) A bear growling in anger.

5. The Chorus extolls the virtue of simple what?
(a) Eating.
(b) Living.
(c) Dress.
(d) Speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the first messenger not want to tell Pentheus the truth of what he saw?

2. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus starts their fourth ode?

3. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who brings what?

4. Why did Pentheus "fall fainting?"

5. The Chorus says that Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?

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