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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who dwells on Cyprus?
(a) The love gods.
(b) The tempting gods.
(c) The alluring gods.
(d) The lust gods.

2. What rises from the site of Dionysus's mother's death?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A tree.
(c) Smoke.
(d) A vine.

3. Pentheus orders the capture of Dionysus and who?
(a) The people giving money to the cult.
(b) The women.
(c) All his followers.
(d) The leader of the cult.

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

5. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?
(a) Leaves and branches.
(b) Robes of purple.
(c) Simple clothes.
(d) Animal skins.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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?

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

5. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?

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