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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?
(a) Athens.
(b) Persia.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Lythecare.

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

3. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?
(a) Mad intent.
(b) Frantic intent.
(c) Single intent.
(d) Purposeful intent.

4. The Chorus says that sophistry is not what?
(a) Folly.
(b) Practical.
(c) Senseless.
(d) Wisdom.

5. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?
(a) With his right foot.
(b) Happily, with the air of gladness.
(c) Stealthy lest none should see him.
(d) Proudly.

Short Answer Questions

1. The power of the gods, according to the Chorus, corrects the mortal what?

2. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?

3. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?

4. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus starts their fourth ode?

5. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?

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