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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 destroyed Dionysus's mother?
(a) A thunder storm.
(b) A lightening strike.
(c) A lightening flash.
(d) A thunder strike.

2. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?
(a) Differences between them.
(b) Small things.
(c) Life's troubles.
(d) Dull care.

3. What word describes both Tiresius and Cadmus?
(a) Old.
(b) Hearty.
(c) Youthful.
(d) Handsome.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?

2. What does Tiresius suffer from?

3. Dionysus has taken what form so he can punish people?

4. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?

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

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