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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus starts their fourth ode?
(a) Pentheus.
(b) Cadmus.
(c) Tiresius.
(d) Dionysus.

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

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

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

5. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?
(a) The unbelievers.
(b) The animals.
(c) The flames.
(d) The hills.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the first line of the fourth ode, how does the Chorus refer to the women?

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

4. What happened that released Dionysus from prison?

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

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