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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?
(a) Brother.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Half-brother.

2. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?
(a) Force.
(b) Reason.
(c) Fear.
(d) Logic.

3. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Mortal.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Divine.

4. What story is told in the Chorus's first appearance?
(a) Dionysus's revenge.
(b) Dionysus's birth.
(c) Dionysus's history.
(d) Dionysus's death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, the end of all unbridled speech would bring what?

2. Who is the writer of this play?

3. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who cures the grief of the ________ and the ________.

4. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?

5. After Cadmus and Tiresius talk to Pentheus, what does the Chorus call Pentheus?

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