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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tiresius respond to Pentheus's order to destroy his property?
(a) With rage.
(b) With fear.
(c) With pity.
(d) With anger.

2. What would a follower of Dionysus "brandish" while wearing a crown of ivy?
(a) A spear.
(b) A sword.
(c) A thyrsus.
(d) A frustus.

3. Who is Hera?
(a) Zeus's mistress.
(b) Zeus's mother.
(c) Zeus's wife.
(d) Zeus's sister.

4. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?
(a) Cronos.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Mars.
(d) Pluto.

5. What did Dionysus cause to infect the women of Thebes?
(a) Madness.
(b) Lust.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.

2. What is Semele?

3. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?

4. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

5. The Chorus says that Dionysus is the "nurse divine of _______."

(see the answer key)

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