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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?
(a) Praising Pentheus.
(b) Mocking Pentheus.
(c) Honoring Pentheus.
(d) Denouncing Pentheus.

2. The Chorus extols the virtues of the simple man who lives within what?
(a) The social boundaries.
(b) The walls with his family.
(c) The traditions of his people.
(d) The means of his life.

3. 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) An honored guest.
(b) A family member.
(c) A god.
(d) A king.

4. When the Chorus says that there are a "myriad of hopes for all the myriad minds," what does myriad mean?
(a) Many.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Specific.
(d) Fulfilling.

5. What is the Axius?
(a) A river.
(b) A stream.
(c) An ocean.
(d) A sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who was "sprung of a dragon of old?"

2. In the Chorus's first lines, they believe that a happy man is one who leads what kind of life?

3. The Chorus says that although divine power is slow, it will punish who?

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

5. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?

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