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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 Dionysus is the "nurse divine of _______."
(a) Feasts.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Youth.

2. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."
(a) Subtleties.
(b) Worries.
(c) Intent.
(d) Cares.

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

4. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?
(a) Not living the life of bliss.
(b) Not treating guests as family.
(c) Not caring about the feasts.
(d) Not believing in divinity.

5. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?
(a) Single intent.
(b) Purposeful intent.
(c) Mad intent.
(d) Frantic intent.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus asks Dionysus to lead them places and act as their what?

2. When the first messenger describes how the women slept, what word does he use?

3. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?

4. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?

5. What kind of herd was the first messenger driving when he came upon the women?

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