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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Episode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?
(a) Their childish behavior.
(b) Their prayerful behavior.
(c) Their sexual behavior.
(d) Their honest behavior.

2. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?
(a) Garlands of flowers.
(b) Wreaths of branches.
(c) Garlands of leaves.
(d) Crowns of gold.

3. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?
(a) Mortal.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Divine.

4. In the Chorus's first lines, they believe that a happy man is one who leads what kind of life?
(a) Rich.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Holy.
(d) Magestic.

5. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?
(a) Logic.
(b) Force.
(c) Fear.
(d) Reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tiresius respond to Pentheus's order to destroy his property?

2. Why did Pentheus "fall fainting?"

3. How many gates does Pentheus say Thebes has?

4. According to the Chorus, when is it right to override the laws of custom?

5. Who ripped the tree out of the ground?

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