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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?
(a) Because he is an old man.
(b) Because the soldier believes in Dionysus as a god.
(c) Because he came so willingly.
(d) Because the soldier doesn't like Pentheus.

2. What kind of meat do the worshipers of Dionysus eat?
(a) Raw meat.
(b) Cooked meat.
(c) Fresh meat.
(d) Old meat.

3. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?
(a) Their childish behavior.
(b) Their honest behavior.
(c) Their sexual behavior.
(d) Their prayerful behavior.

4. Who says, "By this name, O Baccic god, I now proclaim thee to Thebes?"
(a) Semele.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Cadmus.

5. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?
(a) Maple and pine.
(b) Oak and pine.
(c) Holly and pine.
(d) Evergreen and pine.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, where did Pentheus put his prisoner?

2. The Chorus compares "tossing my neck to heaven's dewey breath" to what animal?

3. When the Chorus says "Like a colt that gambols at its mother's side," who are they saying is the colt?

4. Cadmus doesn't say whether or not he believes Dionysus is a god, but tells Pentheus that it would be wise of Pentheus to treat Dionysus as what?

5. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing?

(see the answer key)

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