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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?
(a) Persia.
(b) Lythecare.
(c) Athens.
(d) Lydia.

2. 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?
(a) A family member.
(b) An honored guest.
(c) A god.
(d) A king.

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

4. What is the Chorus praying for in the second ode?
(a) The intervention of Dionysus.
(b) The intervention of Zeus.
(c) The release of the women.
(d) The release of their cult leader.

5. According to the Chorus, who was "sprung of a dragon of old?"
(a) Cadmus.
(b) Pentheus.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) Tiberius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?

2. The power of the gods, according to the Chorus, corrects the mortal what?

3. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?

4. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.

5. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

(see the answer key)

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