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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus extolls the virtue of simple what?
(a) Living.
(b) Eating.
(c) Dress.
(d) Speaking.

2. Pentheus scolds Cadmus for looking ________.
(a) Foolish.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Worshipful.

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

4. Pentheus holds what title?
(a) Priest.
(b) King.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Philosopher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What describes the stories that Pentheus shares about the women and their worship of Dionysus?

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

3. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"

4. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?

5. What kind of relationship did Dionysus's father have with his mother?

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