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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.
(a) Encouraged.
(b) Scared.
(c) Revolted.
(d) Honored.

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

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

4. Where is Pentheus's mother at the beginning of the play?
(a) By herself in her rooms.
(b) Traveling abroad.
(c) In the catacombs.
(d) With the other women.

5. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?
(a) Over-educated men.
(b) Over-thinking philosophers.
(c) Heavy thinkers.
(d) Over-subtle wits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the writer of this play?

2. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?

3. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?

4. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?

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

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