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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 describes the stories that Pentheus shares about the women and their worship of Dionysus?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Scandalous.
(c) Frightful.
(d) Praising.

2. When the Chorus says "Like a colt that gambols at its mother's side," who are they saying is the colt?
(a) Pentheus.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) The worshipers of Dionysus.

3. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) Real madness.
(b) A shame.
(c) Inviting revenge.
(d) A folly.

4. What are Tiresius and Cadmus planning on doing?
(a) Honoring Dionysus.
(b) Partying with the women.
(c) Praying to Dionysus in the temple.
(d) Pretending to be women.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?

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

4. During the third ode, the Chorus looks forward to what?

5. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing?

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